Application Procedure

An application consists of four parts:

• A Cover Sheet that includes title of the proposal; name, address, phone, fax and email address of the principal investigator; name of affiliated institution, including Grants and Contracts Office contact; and a 250-word abstract. 
• A Project Description, of maximum length 5 single-spaced/10 double-spaced pages.  The description should explain the theoretical basis for the proposed research, provide a detailed description of methodology and planned analyses, include a description of the available research facilities, and identify all personnel who will assist with the project.  A researcher who is pursuing support for a health-oriented project must also explain how the project can serve as the basis for a larger grant application, and must identify some agencies and organizations to which the larger application might be submitted.
• A one-page detailed Budget.
• A Biographical Sketch, of maximum length 2 pages.  The sketch must include educational history, employment history, and 5 - 10 recent relevant publications (the number of references will have no bearing on likelihood of funding).

The application process is simple.  First, download and complete the cover sheet.  Next, send an email with the subject "GRANT APPLICATION" to socpsych@mail.wsu.edu .  Attach the completed Cover Sheet, Project Description, Budget, and Biographical Sketch to the email.  The documents may be in .doc, .wpd, or .rtf form.  

Copies of the application materials will be transmitted electronically to the external reviewers.  The Foundation is committed to minimizing the delay between application and a funding decision.  Thus, reviewers will be contacted immediately upon reception of application materials, and applicants will be notified as soon as a decision is reached on their applications.