Most proposals contain the elements described here.
If a prospective grantor prescribes a format, follow it. If a format is not given, the following format can be used as a guide. If the grantor does not provide a cover form or format, the College will use its standard cover page. The typical length of this section is 150 to 250 words. The abstract should not be an abstract of the proposal, rather a self-contained description of the research that would result if the proposal is funded.