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\title{Proposal Title}% Force line breaks with \\

\author{Ann  Author}


\affiliation{%
Department of Physics and Astronomy\\
College of Charleston
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\author{Advisor(s)--J. C. Advisor}

\affiliation{
Their affiliation, CofC Physics and Astro, or somewhere else\\
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\date{\today}% It is always \today, today,
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\begin{abstract}
Here you say what you plan to do and how you plan to do it.  What are the anticipated outcomes?  Blah, blah, blah.
\end{abstract}


\maketitle

\section{Introduction}

This is a reasonable template to use for your proposal.  Include suitable graphics to enhance the clarity of the proposal.  Also include references in proper format.   Further information can be found in the REV\TeX~4 documentation\cite{ref:aref} included in the distribution or available at \url{https://publish.aps.org/revtex4/}.   More info on \LaTeX can be found on the web\cite{ref:ctan}.

In the Introduction section you should put some background, motivation, etc.  Bring the reader up to speed with what you plan to work on.  Remember, the reviewers may not be conversant in this field.


\section{Goals}
What do you expect to accomplish?  What will the product of your work be?  Might it ultimately result in a publication?

\section{Method}
How will you accomplish your goals?  What approach will you use? What things will you need to make it happen?  What will you measure?  How will you measure it?  How will you analyze your data?    What will the analysis tell you?


\section{Resources}
What facilities, supplies, space, computers, programs, expertise... will you need?  Do you have access?


\section{Budget}
Anticipate questions about what things cost, especially if you will use facilities elsewhere.  Best to make it a table or a list.  Explicitly state any sources and amounts  of  funding.  Some narrative may or may not be appropriate.


\section{Timeline}
When do you plan on executing specific aspects of the project?  Include things such as presentations at meetings.  Probably make it a list, rather than a narrative.



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\bibitem{ref:aref} ReV\TeX\,4 Home Page at the American Physical Society, \url{https://publish.aps.org/revtex4/}.

\bibitem{ref:ctan} The Comprehensive \TeX\ Archive Network, \url{https://tug.ctan.org/tex-archive/help/Catalogue/catalogue.html}




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