Summary: (1 page) major objectives and impact of research.

Research Plan: (up to 10 pages) design of research; process for collecting and analyzing data; potential risks and their management; top level one-year schedule of research including defining milestones, which will be reported in one interim report to demonstrate progress relative to budget.

Budget: (1 page) To be linked to the top-level one-year schedule as described above. The first half-payment (50%) will occur at inception of project. A second quarter-payment (25%) will occur upon completion of the interim six-month report, and the final quarter-payment (25%) will occur upon completion of a final report. No more than 10% of the project's budget can go toward indirect expenses.

Curriculum Vitae: (Summarized to 2-3 pages) with emphasis on related experience. Also include a list of any other personnel expected to be involved with the research project and a brief description of their experience.

Facility description: (1 page) An outline of the facility or laboratory in which research will take place with a listing of existing equipment applicable to project.

Other sources of financial and collaborative support: (1 page) This can include support already received and/or applied for.

Proposals should be sent to:
Canavan Research Illinois
PO Box 8194
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8194