How to Write a Successful Proposal
To achieve its goal, a proposal must go beyond the mechanics of preparation and submission. It should be both informative and persuasive, and must convey the message that the proposed solution will benefit the materials community and society. It also needs to be effectively presented as a complete program. Moreover, the guidelines for proposal structure and content can vary significantly from one funding agency to another.

This complimentary workshop reviewed and compared the specific requirements of two major funding agencies – the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health – in the area of materials science. The following presentations and associated discussion provided guidance to all investigators for effective grant submissions for federal funding.