Pre-Award at a Glance

Before a grant is awarded, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) helps ensure your proposal is complete, compliant, and competitive.

Getting Started:

Submit an form once you鈥檝e identified a funding opportunity. OSP will follow up within 3 business days.

Timeline:

Final internal documents must be submitted to OSP聽by 8:00 AM 5 business days before submission. Aim to submit the proposal at least one day early.

Proposal Development:

OSP helps refine project scope, identify compliance needs (IRB, export controls), and outline required documents.

Budgeting:

OSP assists with allowable costs, salaries/fringe, indirects, and sponsor restrictions.

Internal Approval:

Complete the (signed by Chair/Supervisor and, if a course buyout is requested, Dean as well). This sign off is consider a final document and is due with the final internal documents date of聽8:00 AM 5 business days before submission.

Submission:

Only OSP鈥檚 Authorized Organizational Representative can submit proposals鈥攂e available for last-minute updates.