Research Projects

Deadlines

For Direct Federal Government Proposals

All direct federal proposals must adhere to a two-tier internal deadline based on the chart below. If applicable, the application package must be completed in the appropriate submission system (Fastlane, Research.gov, NIH ASSIST, Grants.gov, Workspace, etc.) prior to the Tier 1 deadline.

Internal Proposal Submission Deadline Chart
Tier Documents due to SPO: Documents are due to SPO by:
Tier 1

Internal and Non-Science Documents*

  • Transmittal Form (complete and signed)
  • Budget (final approved by SPO)
  • Budget Justification
  • Cost Share Form (approved in Banweb)
  • Subrecipient Paperwork**
  • Biographical Sketch
  • Current and Pending Support Form
  • Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources
  • Data Management Plan
  • Letters of Support
  • Cost Proposal Volume
  • Certifications and Representations
  • Collaborators and Other Affiliations
  • Environmental Questionnaire

7:00 a.m. Eastern Time

5 business days prior to sponsor deadline.
Tier 2

Science-Related/Technical Documents*

  • Project Summary
  • Project Description
  • References Cited
  • Specific Aims
  • Research Strategy
  • Technical/Management Volume

7:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Day of sponsor deadline

*These are examples of documents typically required by sponsors; the list are not all-inclusive as requirements vary by sponsor.

**Subrecipient paperwork is due to Michigan Tech two weeks prior to the sponsor due date. Additionally, subrecipients cannot be added to a proposal within two weeks of the sponsor deadline.

Note: If the sponsor requires a hard copy submission, the proposal is due to SPO one day earlier than indicated on the chart above (e.g. proposals due internally on Monday at 7 a.m. will be due the preceding Friday by 7 a.m.; proposals due internally on Wednesday by 1 p.m. will be due Tuesday by 1 p.m.)

For All Other Proposals

All final internal documents and the entire proposal application package are due to Sponsored Programs based on the deadline chart below.

Subrecipient paperwork is due to Michigan Tech two weeks prior to the sponsor due date. Additionally, subrecipients cannot be added to a proposal within two weeks of the sponsor deadline.

Internal Proposal Submission Deadline Chart
  Your proposal submission is due to the sponsor: Your complete proposal is due to SPO by:
Monday before 1:00 p.m.
between 1:00–4:00 p.m.
after 4:00 p.m.		 Thursday 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday before 1:00 p.m.
between 1:00–4:00 p.m.
after 4:00 p.m.		 Friday 1:00 p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m.
Monday 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday before 1:00 p.m.
between 1:00–4:00 p.m.
after 4:00 p.m.		 Monday 1:00 p.m.
Monday 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m.
Thursday before 1:00 p.m.
between 1:00–4:00 p.m.
after 4:00 p.m.		 Tuesday 1 p.m.
Tuesday 4 p.m.
Wednesday 7 a.m.
Friday before 1:00 p.m.
between 1:00–4:00 p.m.
after 4:00 p.m.		 Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m.

All times shown are Eastern

Note:  If the sponsor requires a hard copy submission, the proposal is due to SPO one day earlier than indicated on the chart above (e.g. proposals due internally on Monday at 7 a.m. will be due the preceding Friday by 7 a.m.; proposals due internally on Wednesday by 1 p.m. will be due Tuesday by 1 p.m.)

Other Deadlines to Consider

If your work may require any additional internal approvals, please review the information available on these pages: