Two essential elements are the cover page and the one-page summary. The second page should be a one-page summary of the proposal, including the physics goals and their importance, the technique, and the facilities to be used. The body of the proposal should include the following information, preferably in the order shown. A detailed description of the purpose of the experiment, the significance of the physics involved, a comparison with other experiments, and the results expected. A description of the method and apparatus, justification of the time requested, and a statement of when the experiment is expected to be ready to go on the floor.
Pertinent drawings are very helpful.
Particular mention of any equipment, materials or consumables that might be considered hazardous or threats to the environment. The commitment of the experimenters to successfully carry out the proposed work. Any additional comments that the proposers think are needed. Requests for extensions of ongoing experiments are treated in much the same manner as new proposals. Reasons why more time is needed to accomplish the original physics goals.