[Each pre-proposal should include the following elements.]
NAMES (for each co-investigator)
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
INTRODUCTION or BACKGROUND section [Present the scientific rational for conducting the research.]
METHODS section [Provide a brief discussion of the proposed methods.]
ANTICIPATED RESULTS section [Describe the anticipated scientific products of the research.]
STUDENT PARTICIPATION [Degree of student participation and training associated with the project]
COOPERATION REQUIRED FROM NOAA section [Include a description of staff assistance, access to data, equipment needs, office and laboratory space, vessel time that will be needed in the project. This is an important element of the pre-proposal since CMER awards are cooperative agreements between the agency and the researcher.]
ANTICIPATED BUDGET [Include relevant budget categories for the respective CMER program and provide budget justifications.]
Send 10 copies to the CMER Program Director