Iowa Science Foundation Checklist

Checklist for Proposal Submission

This checklist is from ISF Guidelines for the Preparation of Proposals.

  • Online ISF Application/Cover Sheet/Project Summary (Summary is less than 200 words).
  • Table of Contents.
  • Detailed description of proposed project with applicable subsections (10 pages maximum - double spaced required).
  • Bibliography of pertinent literature.
  • Biographical sketches of all senior personnel (3 pages maximum per sketch).
  • Budget.
  • Brief description of available facilities and major items of equipment to be used in the proposed project.
  • The narrative should include no more than 3 attachments.
  • Confirmation Email/Proposal Authorization form. All required signatures (project director(s), organization representative, on cover page uploaded or mailed to IAS.
  • Human Subjects Certification, if required.
  • Recombinant DNA Certification, if required.
    IACUC Approval, if required.
  • All paperwork must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines.