Investigators will be required to submit a brief narrative report on the progress of their research five months after the start date of the award. Final narrative and financial reports are required within three months following the end date of the award.

Ellison/AFAR recipients are required to provide bi-annual reports with final narrative and financial reports required within three months following the end date of the award.

The narrative report should be at least 2- to 3-pages in length and include the following:

1. A review of the specific aims/objectives of the research, the experiments performed, the results, pitfalls (if any). If the plan changed from the original research plan, please provide a detailed description and rationale.

2. List of presentations and publications (including abstracts). Submit 2 copies of each publication and abstract.

3. Overall impressions and comments, if any.

4. List any current funding secured as a result of the AFAR Award.

Contact AFAR at (212) 703-9977 or "> with any questions.