Proposal Format

Proposals should be clear, complete & well organized with the following four sections (in this order):

I. A cover sheet which is found here. (Copy this form from our website and paste it into your word processing program. Then enter the information and print it out from your own computer.)

II. A one-page memo that specifies the reason for the request. Explain the nature of the activity, and how it will benefit students. Supply appropriate supporting material. For example if you are bringing in a speaker, their scholar credentials and promotional material.

III. An itemized budget which includes:

1. An estimate of the total cost of the project.
2. The amounts you have received or are seeking from other sources (e.g., your department, dean, RD&C).
3. Amount you are requesting from OID (same as on cover sheet).

IV. A supporting letter from your department chair or dean, explaining what the department or college is able to contribute in support of this project and/or why outside support is necessary.

FIDC and Flexible Grant recipients are required to file a final report that addresses how the pedagogical activity will benefit the university. Final reports are generally due within six months of notification. Records on final reports are kept in the OID office and if a faculty member is applying for another grant, the final report must be filed before the new grant proposal can be acted on. Click here for Final Report Guidelines.