Carefully read instructions regarding number of pages, font size, margins, headers, footers and other requirements. Failure to comply with PHS regulations could result in the return of the application unread. Broad goals should lead to long term goals. Phases of research plan are attainable within the proposed budget period. Objectives are measurable and attainable.
Results are generalizable and to what populations.
State of current knowledge about the proposed work and your understanding of recent research findings. Gaps in knowledge. Contribution to knowledge. List prior research including pilot studies and recent relevant publications. Brief overview what type of study are you proposing i.e., case control, quasi-experimental design, longitudinal, etc.