Example - Applications Organizer

It's always a good idea to apply for multiple sources of funding, because you never know if you're going to get something you apply for. This can mean you have a lot of different due dates, funding sources, and application components to keep track of. This is one example of how to organize applications and consolidate information into an efficient format:
 

Due Date

Institution

Institutional Goal

Cover Letter

Personal Statement

Project Proposal

Resume or CV

Budget

Reference Letters

01/15/19

Univ. X

 

 

Special focus on environmental archaeology. Has developed an enviro-arch lab - mention how this lab will be useful to my ressearch in my cover letter

1 page max.

1500 words max.

N/A

CV

N/A

3; at least 1 from professor

01/20/19

Funding Source Y

 

 

Supports undergraduate independent research projects investigating interaction of humans and the environment

1 page max.

N/A

2000 words, single-spaced

CV

List sources of all cost estimates

2 recs, plus a letter of support from proposed partner institution