In this section, please provide an overview of the proposed project including a project overview, project background, rationale, and proposed methods.
In addition, please address the following:
- How does the proposed project relate to the mission of the Optimal Aging Institute (OAI); the mission of the OAI is to ‘Support, educate, and engage older adults and those who interact with them through campus and community partnerships with a focus on research and creative activities across the eight dimensions of wellness.’
- How does the proposed project address the 8 Dimensions of Wellness? The 8 Dimensions of Wellness include Physical, Social, Environmental, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Occupational, and Financial. Specify which dimensions are addressed and how this project will address them.
Budget
In this section, you must provide a clear rationale for how the requested funds are necessary for completion of the project. Please state any additionally funding that you have applied for or received for this specific project proposal.
Note: Funding may not be used for past projects. Additionally, travel to conferences to present findings may not exceed 10% of the funding requested. Applicants are encouraged to use professional development funds and to first explore Research Forward Internal Funding Opportunities.
Reporting Plan
In this section, please provide plans for reporting project outcomes with an associated timeline. Please note that it is preferable for outcomes to be reported within 3-6 months of project completion.
Note: Project outcomes in this section are separate from the report to be submitted to the Director of the Optimal Aging Institute.
