Step-by-step guide for pre-proposal activities, proposal preparation, submission, and processing
Develop Original Idea
- Review the literature and conduct bibliographic searches.
- Notify the department chair of your research interests.
- Identify faculty with similar research interests.
- Identify potential sources of funding.
Complete Pre-Proposal Activities
- Review potential funding sources.
- Secure program applications and guideline material.
- Identify previously funded projects.
- Draft concept paper and rough budget estimate.
- Discuss idea with potential sponsors/program officers.
Draft Formal Proposal
- Complete the draft of proposal and ask colleagues to provide feedback.
- Complete separate applications to institutional committees (human subjects, animal care).
Prepare and Submit Formal Proposal
- Complete the final draft of proposal.
- Complete Internal Coordination Sheet and Conflict of Interest Statement.
- Deliver proposal to Office for Sponsored Programs for submission to the potential sponsor.
- Be available for last-minute discussions with administrative personnel.
Award or Declination Processing
- Be available for negotiation discussion and revision, if necessary.
- If funded, the award will be established.
- If not funded, request peer review comments.
- Resubmit, if appropriate.