Apply for a Sponsored Project

At this stage of the sponsored project lifecycle, you will need to:

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Roles & Responsibilities

Applying for external fudning is a collaboration between the principal investigator/project director and their department/college, the OSP, and the Office of the Provost. Depending on the nature of the proposal, the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations and/or the Office of the Controller may be involved.

Role of Principal Investigator/ Project Director: Notify OSP of intent to submit a proposal using the online Notification of Intent to Submit form

Communicate project with Chair and Dean/Director

Develop the scope of work/project narrative

Develop project budget

Compile complete proposal per sponsor Guidelines

Complete the Proposal Transmittal Form and obtain division signatures

Complete Financial Conflict of Interest form on an annual basis and return to OSP

Meet college/division deadline

Submit complete proiposal package to OSP at least 5 business days prior to sponsor deadline
Role of Department/College: Approve academic year course releases

Verify salary for budget

Ensure all summer commitments (including teaching, service, etc.) do not exceed university allowability

Approve of cost share and provide source of cost share funds

Sign the proposal transmittal form prior to OSP deadline
Role of the OSP: Communicate required tasks/documents and deadlines with PI/PD

Assist in proposal budget development

Provide institutional documentation when required

Review proposal for completeness

Ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines/policies

Obtain institutional signatures (CFR, Controller, Provost)

Facilitate submission of external funding applications

Facilitate stewardship and administration of funds received

Apply for a Sponsored Project

At this stage of the sponsored project lifecycle, you will need to:

Roles & Responsibilities

Role of Principal Investigator/ Project Director

Role of Department/College

Role of the OSP