Effective May 1, 2009 complete proposals are due in the Sponsored Programs Office 48 hours prior to the sponsor’s deadline. Proposals will not be submitted even if they are received prior to the sponsor’s deadline. See the information below for more information.
Proposal preparation
- Identifying funding sources
- These lists and the Research and Sponsored Programs office can assist you in your search for funding.
- Determining the type of proposals
- Each type of proposal my have its own requirements or qualifications. The Sponsored Programs office can help you sort through the various types.
- Writing proposals
- Aspects of proposal writing include using expected elements, abiding by University policies and procedures, proofreading, assembling, and developing a budget. Sponsored Programs Office staff can help.
- Developing a budget
- Download a budget worksheet to help you get started and learn what costs to include.
Proposal submission
- Becoming familiar with policy and procedures
- Read Chapter 24 of the Operating Procedures Manual for additional requirements.
- Reviewing responsibilities as a researcher and University employee
- This list shows you all the roles involved in a sponsored project and their related responsibilities.
- Understanding proposal processing and routing
- Know when to submit a proposal, what forms to include with it, who should sign off, and what happens to it after it leaves your hands.
- Acquiring University and special approvals
- VP for Research approval is required for most proposals. There are a number of situations where special approvals are required.
Award information
- Receiving notification
- PI, Sponsored Programs Accounting, and the sponsor are notified by the Sponsored Programs Office
- Setting up an award and a research account
- Sponsored Programs Accounting assigns an index number and account codes to the budget. The PI and academic department coordinator receive email notification.
- Making changes
- Internal awards (REF, FSG, C2E2) and External awards (federal, COS, NSF, limited submissions, research and fellowship proposals) have their own set of instructions and forms.