Closing the Project
At project close, most funding entities require a researcher to identify one or more mechanisms for sharing their research findings.
The Final Report
The Final Report is a common condition of funding. In the case of partner-based research, the “Findings and Recommendations” section is particularly important.
A Final Report typically includes:
- Summary with key points on what you did and what you found.
- An introduction explaining what this research does and why.
- Background providing relevant and necessary information (such as equipment used, methodology, etc.)
- Limitations of the study or challenges you may have experienced.
- Findings and Recommendations:
- What should your partner do based on your findings?
- Why is it important? Provide a rationale for your recommendations.
- How might the recommendations be implemented?
- Appendices – such as references.
Resource: CRI Final Report Template
This Final Report Template is utilized by CRI as a condition of funding. This can serve as an example for you. A funder may provide you with a different specific template to utilize.
