Bridget A. Duoos Endowed Research Fund for
Health and Exercise Science Students
Summer/Fall 2020 Proposal Application
Project Narrative
The narrative must not exceed three pages (single-spaced, 1-inch margins, 11-point Times New
Roman font.
a. Research Question(s)
[Clearly state the research question(s).]
b. Statement of Hypotheses and Specific Aims
[Clearly state the hypothesis(es) that will be tested and the specific objective(s) for the
research project.]
c. Background and Significance
[Provide a literature review justifying the proposed research by demonstrating adequate
knowledge of the existing topic area and general research problem, identifying research
gaps or discrepancies, and relating the research aims and hypotheses to the overarching
objective of improving health. Provide a brief statement describing how the proposed
research is innovative. Preliminary/pilot data may be included to support the research
hypotheses and demonstrate project feasibility.]
d. Research Design and Methods
[Describe the study design and methods and provide a rationale for their appropriateness in
meeting the specific aims.]