Preproposal
Limited Submission Competition
Purdue University

1.	Grant Competition: NSF Cultivating Cultures for Ethical STEM (CCE STEM)
2.	Proposal Type:  Standard Research Grant or Institutional Transformation Research Grant
3.	Proposal Title: 
4.	Investigators: (include name(s), rank(s), and affiliations(s)
5.	Submitting Unit: Department, School, College, or Center
6.	Background/Justification/Need (1/2 page maximum)
Provide a summary description of the project in terms of any relevant previous efforts as well as the need for this project.
7.	Project Summary (4 pages maximum. See section VI.A. of the RFP)
A brief description of the proposed effort written for a review panel composed to mirror the review panel of the agency. The description should address the solicitation specific review criteria detailed in the RFP: 
a.	How will this effort enhance the formation of ethical STEM researchers?
b.	Describe any relevant research literature that supports this approach.
c.	Do potential results have promise for broad utility?
d.	Describe the commitment from individuals and institutions playing a substantive role in this project.

*If project is for an Institutional Transformation Research Grant, also address the following: *
e.	How significant will the outcomes be to the institutional transformation knowledge base? Is there institutional readiness and commitment to the project activities and goals?
f.	Is a feasible evaluation plan in place?
g.	Are the proposed activities linked to the institutional context and data?
h.	How well is relevant social science literature incorporated in the project design?
i.	How will be project be sustained beyond the funding period?

8.	Budget and budget justification (1/2 page maximum)
Conceptual budget of how the funds will be dispersed. 

Please attach a 5 page (max) CV for each PI and co-PI. Also include any Current and Pending Support with a description of the overlap between each of those grants and this proposal. If there is no overlap, this should be stated. If this is a resubmission, please provide review statements from NSF.
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