This table is a quick reference of required components of the different types of IODP proposals. Complete information is found in the Proposal Submission Guidelines. Note: Site Forms listed below can be accessed through the online proposal submission system, PDB.
| Proposal Type | Preliminary Proposal | Full Proposal* | Ancillary Project Letter (APL) | Addendum | Proponent Response Letter (PRL) |
| General |
Abstract - 400 words or less (not necessary for PRL) |
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Maximum Image and File Sizes |
Single Site Figure PDF: Maximum 10 Megabytes (MB) Main Text PDF including Figures (other than the Site Figures): Maximum 15 MB |
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| Deadline |
1 April and 1 October (unless otherwise noted), 23:59 UTC |
As requested |
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| Main Text** |
Up to 3,000 words |
Up to 7,800 words |
Up to 1,600 words |
Up to 2,700 words |
Up to 1,600 words |
| Figures & Tables** |
Up to 8 |
Up to 12 |
Up to 5 |
Up to 8 |
Up to 5 |
| List of Proponents |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Principal Lead and Data Lead are Required, as well as any newly added proponents |
None |
| List of Potential Reviewers |
None |
Required |
None |
None |
None |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
None |
Required |
None |
Required if new proponents are added |
None |
| Proposal Cover Sheet |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Required |
None |
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Site Forms 1: General 2: Site Survey 4: Environmental 5: Lithologies Site Figure |
Form 1 is Required |
Forms 1, 2 and Site Figure are Required*** Forms 4 and 5 are encouraged but optional |
Forms 1, 2 and Site Figure are Required Forms 4 and 5 are encouraged but optional |
Forms 1, 2 and Site Figure are Required for newly proposed sites Forms 4 and 5 are encouraged but optional |
None |
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How to Submit |
All proposal types must be created and submitted using the Proposal Database System. Site characterization data must be uploaded via the Site Survey Data Bank. Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions about submissions. |
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* Full Proposal also includes the sub-types of Multi-phase Drilling Project (MDP), Complementary Project Proposal (CPP), and Amphibious Drilling Project (ADP). For ADPs only, the Proposal Document can contain an Appendix with ICDP-specific information that does not count against the word limit.
** Proposal Document is a user-created PDF file composed of Main Text, Figures & Tables, and Others.
*** Detailed site descriptions are not required for MDP, but general site identification is encouraged.
