Suggested Format for Proposal
Sample Format of a Proposal
1. Title Page
- include proposal title
- department affiliations
- name
- date
- name of project advisor(s)
2. Abstract
- summary of the project including its objectives, problem’s significance and scope, methods to be used and results to be expected
- it should be short (100-200 words)
3. Introduction
- indicate why the proposal is being made such as problems to be solved, objectives and purpose.
- gives background information and rationalizes the project
- present the concise overview of the entire project being proposed
4. Methodology
- include the procedures intends to use to accomplish the proposed project
5. Facilities
- availability of facilities play important role in proposals involving such things as the creation of a new product, or installation of new equipment.
6. Personnel
- the personnel involve in the proposed project
7. Duration
- provide timetable for the proposed project
- define the length of the project and provide a schedule of who will do the specific tasks during the project period.
- the date when the project is to be completed is approximated
8. Cost
- identify the anticipated cost for everything including the expenses for personnel, equipment, depreciation, interest expenses, insurance premium, travel cost, etc.
- itemized list of prices for everything involved in the project and explains how the money will be regained.
8. Conclusion
Re-emphasize the advantages and strong points of the proposal.
9. Appendix
- supporting material involved in the proposed project.
* Some proposal are not exactly alike in format
