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More information on proposal planning, submission, gathering data, award setup and other parts of the proposal and award management process.

Proposal Planning

Information, resources, and tools to assist in the planning and writing proposals.

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Proposal Submission

All proposals for external funding should be received by Sponsored Programs Office at least 5 business days prior to the agency submission deadline.

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Proposal Institutional Data

Most proposals require common data regarding the University and SPO.

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Award Setup

Before spending begins on an award, there are certain steps that must occur to set up awards for spending or to allow pre-award spending. The required steps include receipt of an award document from the sponsor, review, and approval of the award on behalf of the University and setting up the award in the University's financial system.

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Award Management

During the life cycle of an award, award management requires that all relevant central departments and the related school/college ensure the administration of the sponsored program award is conducted in compliance with pertinent university, school, and sponsor policies and procedures. Sound fiscal and programmatic management of sponsored programs is critical.

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No-Cost Extensions

Many sponsors will allow No-Cost Extensions for sponsored programs. A no-cost extension is a request to extend the project period end date without requesting extra funding. The PI should work with SPO to understand the No-Cost Extensions policies, procedures and requirements of the sponsor.

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Letters of Intent and Support

Sponsors request a LOI to determine interest for estimating the potential review workload and planning the reviews for a particular funding announcement or program.

 

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PI Change of Institution

Occasionally, a Principal Investigator may accept an appointment in another institution before the expiration of an award received while employed by the University.

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Legal Agreement Negotiation

Contract/Legal agreements are made between the University and other entities not the individual.

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