Proposal Overview
Careful preparation of proposals - from project design through proposal submission - is paramount to success in getting funded. To make the process run smoothly, we suggest that principal investigators (PIs) refer to the following flowchart for guidance.
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Identify a Grant Program |
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Identify at least 8 months prior to proposed start date |
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Notify OSPA |
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Send the RFP to your Research Project Specialist ASAP but no later than one week before the due date. |
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Prepare a draft Budget |
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Send to your RPS for review (preferably one week before the due date). |
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Prepare Proposal Documents |
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Write proposal narrative. Obtain required documents for subawards, matching funds, vendor quotes, etc. |
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Obtain Signatures on Proposal/Award Checklist |
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Signatures required: PI(s), Fiscal Officer, Department Chair, Dean (or equiv.). |
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Forward Checklist & Proposal to OSPA |
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One working day before deadline: Provide your RPS with a hard copy and electronic version of your proposal, along with proposal/award checklist. |
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Proposal Submission |
OSPA Submits Proposal (unless agency allows for PI submission) |