Part I. Explain the origin of your interest in your research project, including such aspects as your biography, personal and professional experiences, and academic pursuits. While this may not be an aspect that you will be asked to address in a research proposal, your explanation may help workshop participants give you constructive suggestions to clarify and attain your stated research goals. limit your response to approximately 200 words.
Part II. Describe here the skills you have gained that make you particularly well-suited to conduct your research. For instance, what languages and investigative or analytic skills have you learned that will be required to carry out your research plans and how did you attain them? What contacts or permissions do you have that you find have been or will be helpful to you? limit your response to approximately 200 words.
