Section I. Introduction to Preparation of Proposals
A. The Proposal
The proposal should present the (1) objectives and scientific or
educational significance of the proposed work; (2) suitability of the
methods to be employed; (3) qualifications of the investigator and the
grantee organization; (4) effect of the activity on the infrastructure of
science, engineering, and education in these areas; and (5) amount of
funding required. It should present the merits of the proposed project
clearly and should be prepared with the care and thoroughness of a
paper submitted for publication. Sufficient information should be
provided that reviewers will be able to evaluate the proposal in
accordance with the four merit-review criteria established by the
National Science Board (see Section III). As a matter of convenience, a
checklist is provided at Appendix B, to assure that proposals are
complete before submission to NSF.
