Appendix I
Checklist for Proposal Preparation

Complete proposals expedite review and processing. Your proposal should include all materials below in the order listed below. All NSF Forms can be obtained in GPG (NSF 98-2) or the Proposal Forms Kit (NSF 95-28). Forms marked with an asterisk (*) are included in this Announcement.

• Transmittal Letter. Include preliminary proposal or previous declination number. ONE COPY ONLY should be attached to the original signature copy of the proposal.
  
• Supplementary Information on Principal Investigators/Project Director (NSF Form 1225). ONE COPY ONLY should be attached to the original signature copy of the proposal.
  
• Cover Sheet (NSF Form 1207, revised 7/95). Enter the applicable program in the box in the upper left corner. Include all required signatures: Principal Investigator/Project Director, Co-Principal Investigator(s)/Co-Project Director(s), and an authorized organizational representative. Page 1--all copies; page 2--original signature copy only).
  
• Project Summary (NSF Form 1358).
  
• Program Data Sheet.*
  
• Table of Contents (NSF Form 1359).
  
• Project Description. Do not exceed page limitations; include results from prior NSF support, if applicable (NSF Form 1360).
  
• References Cited (NSF Form 1361).
  
• Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel (NSF Form 1362). Limit two pages per investigator.
  
• Budget (NSF Form 1030). If project is more than one year in duration, provide a cumulative budget for the full term and individual budget forms for each year the project will be in operation.
  
• Budget Justification.
  
• Current and Pending Support (NSF Form 1239).
  
• Appendices.
  
• One copy of the proposal sent directly to the Division; other required copies to NSF Proposal Processing Unit.