Please use the following format for your proposal to ensure standardized content and to simplify evaluation by the review team.

• Proposals should fit within two printed pages and may include anything you think strengthens your proposal.
• Minimum 10 pt. font size
• If requesting the 350-2500 nm FieldSpec^® 3, you must justify the requirement.
• A graphic may also be included if it clarifies your proposed research.
• If using Word, make sure your document is saved so it is compatible with Word 2003 format.
• Please submit your proposal by October 15, 2012.

Only one submission per researcher will be considered. Upon submitting this application, you will receive an e-mail within one week confirming its receipt. Please use the following headings and format for your submission:

1. Project Title
2. Investigator(s)
3. Email contact and phone info
4. Student status (i.e. MS, Ph.D. candidate, etc.) and program (accredited) name and location
5. Instrument requested (please justify FieldSpec^® 3 requirement if requesting)
6. Requested dates/season (please include explanation of time-frame requirement and most importantly, factor in required shipping deadlines/times if needed. Note: ASD ships the instrument to your educational institution and back only. You are responsible for any other transport in between.)
7. Objective(s)
8. Background
9. Why is this important?
10. What makes this innovative?
11. How might this be interdisciplinary?
12. Research Plan
13. Expected outcome and impact

2013 calendar year program completed proposals must be received in our office by October 15, 2012.

Send your submission via email, or postal mail to:

ASD Inc.
Instrument Support Program
2555 55th Street, Suite 100
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA

2013 calendar year proposal acceptance dates: 23 April 2012 — 15 October 2012.

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