Full Proposal Guidelines - Improved Health Outcomes Program (iHOP)

• Full proposals are due by 5:00 PM on December 21, 2011. Late proposals will not be reviewed. 
• Full proposals may be submitted only by those who have completed a letter of intent and been invited to submit a full proposal.  
• Full proposals may not exceed 7 pages in length. 12 inch font and 1 inch margins are required.
• Full proposals must include a narrative, budget, and budget narrative as listed below. NO articles or CV's may be attached to the proposal.
  

I. Narrative Sections must include (suggested length is 5 pages):

1. Specific Aims
2. Background and Significance
3. Preliminary Studies/Previous Research by Investigators

4. Research Design and Methods

   1. include a timeline
   2. overview of study design including patient population details
   3. evaluation plan
5. Future Directions

II. Budget Sections must include:

1. Budget - this section should include a line-item budget (see budget template). Suggested length is 1 page.
2. Budget Narrative - The budget narrative should explain any aspects of the proposed budget. Suggested length is 1 page.

Full proposals must be submitted via email as either a Word document or a PDF document to iHOP Project Director at ihopgrants@louisville.edu. For more information or questions contact the iHOP Project Director, Tara Schapmire, at 852-3738.