Author: Grimes, Susan R
Last saved by: Grimes, Susan R.
Company: Engineering Computer Network

Internal Preproposal for
DOE-SC Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC)

Include all the following combined into a single PDF file:
•	Project description (5 pages max) briefly detailing the following:
- Topical area that will be addressed
- Scientific mission of the proposed EFRC
- Four-year research goals that support the mission
- At least one scientific hypothesis
- Proposed research methods and approaches to achieve goals
- Potential impact of the research and why a multi-disciplinary team approach is needed
- Fit to the objectives of the FOA
•	CV for PI and co-PIs
•	Conceptual budget with justification

Completed preproposal should be submitted in InfoReady (https://purdue.infoready4.com/)