Faculty Development &
Research Committee
Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Towson University - 8000 York Rd, Towson MD 21252 - 410-704-2236 - towson.edu/ospr
FDRC Grant Application Form
Application Materials: Application materials must be assembled in order, then combined into a single PDF document, using the
naming convention “your last name_FDRC_Fall_FYXX”.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A complete application consists of items 1-5. Applications must be submitted to OSPR@towson.edu by
1 p.m. on September 26, 2019. Applicants will be required to certify and approve their application for routing no later than
1 p.m. on September 27, 2019. Applications that are incomplete, late and/or have not been certified or routed will not be
forwarded for further review.
An application checklist is included after the Cover Page for the applicant’s reference.
1. Cover Pageincluding abstract. Do not expand the form beyond the 1 page limit.
2. Pro
posal Narrative - Limit your narrative to no more than five (5) pages, double spaced, using 1” margins, font size
11 or larger. Proposal narrative should consist of the following, labeled sections:
Statement of the Problem/Issue to be Addressed
Project Objectives
Plan to Accomplish Proposed Work
Project Feasibility
Project Impact
3. Re
ferences/Bibliography
Attach reference cited in the narrative and/or a bibliography that will inform the project.
4. B
udget Form and Justification
5. Bio
graphical Sketch
The Biosketch or CV must not exceed two (2) pages and must keep to current and relevant publications, research support,
positions/products and honors.
6. O
ptional Documents
______ IRB or IACUC approval letters
______ Letter(s) of commitment from participating individuals/organizations
______ Communications/contract from publishers/editors
______ Images
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FDRC Application Cover Page
PI Name: _____________________________________ Department: __________________________________
Project Title: __________________________________________________________________________________
Project Dates: From ____________ to ____________ Request Amount: ________________
Co-PI # 1: _________________________________ Department: __________________________________
Co-PI # 2: _________________________________ Department: __________________________________
Project Abstract:
Survey Questions Yes No
Have you received an FDRC award in the last five years?
If yes, provide details (date of award, project title, etc.) and describe the outcomes of the funding including any publications.
Does your research require IRB or IACUC approval? (if yes, include protocol approval or address
application plans in application)
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A
pplication Check-List: Required Items
This checklist is a guide for applicants. Applications that do not include the following required items and/or adhere to the
required format will not be forwarded to the FDRC for review.
(Applicants do not need to attached this document to their proposal)
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FDRC Application Cover Page (1 page)
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___ Proposal Narrative (up to 5 pages. Must be double-spaced with 1” margins. Minimum 11 point font)
_____ References/Bibliography
_____ Budget Form and Justification
_____ CV/Biosketch (2 pages maximum) for the PI and any co-PIs