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TWELVE PARTS OF A PROPOSAL

1. Cover Letter 2. Proposal Summary 3. Introduction 4. Problem Statement 5. Target Population 6. Goal 7. Objectives 8. Methods 9. Evaluation 10. 11. 12. Budget Future Funding Supporting Material

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Proposal Writing Checklist PREPARATION 1. You have identified the problem that you want to solve/the issue that you want to address, and whether you will work on the project on your own or with the support of a group of people or an organization. 2. You have ensured your availability to commit to the project, and your ability to take part in a period in-residence in Sydney in the first quarter of 2008 3. You have considered and can handle the limitations of grant funding. WRITING THE PROPOSAL 1. Cover Letter a. It identifies the applicant to the Fellowship submitting the project proposal b. It identifies what you are sending them and what you are requesting from them. c. It is signed by the applicant for the Fellowship. 2. Proposal Summary a. It is less than one page. b. It describes the problem you propose to solve/the issue that you want to address, how you plan to solve it, and how much it will cost. 3. Introduction a. It describes you, your educational and/or professional background relevant to the project, your language abilities, and shows your involvement and understanding of water resources management issues in your region /country /locality. b. It describes your institutional affiliations, your expertise in the field and your ability to design and deliver the proposed project, your other programs, activities, and accomplishments. c. It states why you are interested in the subject area of the proposal. d. It identifies whether you intend to seek other funding sources, including non-grant sources. e. It mentions the support or acclaim you have received from others.

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4. Problem Statement a. It states exactly and specifically what the problem is. b. It identifies the underlying causes of the problem. c. It documents the...