diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 05186574..336059e0 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
 resolves #
 
-## Description & motivation
+### Problem
+
+<!---
+  Describe the problem this PR is solving. What is the application state
+  before this PR is merged?
+-->
+
+### Solution
+
 <!---
-Describe your changes, and why you're making them.
+  Describe the way this PR solves the above problem. Add as much detail as you
+  can to help reviewers understand your changes. Include any alternatives and
+  tradeoffs you considered.
 -->
 
 ## Checklist