1. Center/Institute Name Director’s Name Proposal Team Members

2. Mission Statement
Provide the mission statement of the proposed Center/Institute. This mission provides the basis upon which later evaluations of Center/Institute activities will be made.

3. Statement of Purpose
Provide an overview and purpose of the proposed Center/Institute.

4. Justification
Provide a description of the rationale for establishing the Center/Institute and the anticipated benefits from its creation.

5. Proposed Activities
Provide a description of the activities to be undertaken by the Center/Institute, and its relationship with academic units and degree programs.

6. Goals and metrics
Provide a list of qualitative or quantitative measure and associated goals that will be used to evaluate the success of the proposed Center/Institute.
Goals for first three years
Metric

7. Structure
Provide a description or create an organizational chart on the structure of the proposed Center/Institute.

8. Structure – Director’s Role
Describe the director’s role of the proposed Center/Institute.

9. Structure – Staff’s Role
Describe the staff’s role of the proposed Center/Institute.

10. Space and Facilities Requirements
Describe the existing laboratory and office facilities that will be used by the proposed Center/Institute.

11. Funding/Finances
Provide a description of resources that will be required for the proposed Center/Institute, along with a description of current externally funded projects that will contribute to Center/Institute activities. The direct costs to support the research activities of the Center/institute must be identified, at least in general terms. Indirect costs such as space, other facilities, and general administrative costs must be specified. The proportion of the Director’s time to be dedicated to the Center/Institute, needs for an Assistant Director, needs for other administrative staff and for clerical or technical staff, etc. must also be described. Proposed methods of funding these requirements must be suggested; if any Department, School, College, or University resources are anticipated or required, approval of relevant administrators must be indicated.

12. Summary
Provide a final summary of the proposed Center/Institute.