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% formalities:
% 1) must be printed on institutional letterhead and signed by the appropriate party (someone authorized to make the commitment of support)
% 2) should be addressed either to the PI of the proposal or to the granting agency - check the guidelines of the specific grant
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% goals of a letter of support:
% 1) validate the need for the program
% 2) convince the reviewer that the consultant(s)/collaborator(s) will fulfill the request
% 3) convey enthusiasm for the work
% 4) lend credibility to the proposal
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% structure:
% 1) opening statement: identifies the project/program where funds are being sought.
% * use words that convey enthusiasm
% * identify the research project by name/title
% Ex.: I am pleased to support your research proposal titled xxx.
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% 2) middle paragraphs (1 or 2): indicate the relationship of the writer to the effort seeking funding
% 3) closing statement: very concise and strong closing summary statement, saying why they must receive funding







