Includes the following sections in your research proposal (11 pt font, single-spaced text):
- A concise statement (350-word maximum) of the research objectives, project title, and goals emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to advanced materials.
- A short (150-word maximum) overview of the connection to RAMI research areas.
- An overview of the current state of the art of the problem, the open challenges, the nature and novelty of the proposed approach, and expected outcomes (no more than 1000 words).
- A brief description of the anticipated positive impact the Fellow on the Rice scientific community and how this support will enable the PI(s) to work towards, submit, and compete for substantial research proposals at the medium ($2M-$5M) or large (>$5M) scales with an eye towards high-profile awards (no more than 500 words).