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If you plan to write a grant proposal, please do the following:

• Contact OSRP immediately for project and proposal development assistance and funding source information.

• Plan your project and write your proposal well in advance of agency deadlines.

• Follow funding-agency guidelines.

• Remember, OSRP staff can review and edit your proposal in accordance with sponsor guidelines.

• Note, only authorized university officials may sign grant or contract documents.

• Consult Section VI of this guide for Federal Regulations & University Policies and Web links for contact and other information regarding conflict of interest, research integrity, research on human and animal subjects, research involving biohazards, and other issues with which you should be familiar.

OSRP offers the following services to faculty or staff who have a funding source in mind and have prepared a draft of a proposal:

Review & Edit:
The OSRP Director or Grant Writer will review and edit grant proposals for faculty to strengthen project narratives, to ensure all agency requirements have been met, and to ensure proposals are assembled in compliance with agency guidelines. The OSRP Grant Writer or Program Specialist assists with completing the necessary agency forms, including certifications and assurances. Contact OSRP for proposal review or editorial assistance.

Develop Proposal Budget:
The OSRP Director or other OSRP staff assist faculty in developing proposal budgets that conform to specific agency and University guidelines. Because of institutional and agency regulations, all proposal budgets must be reviewed by OSRP staff prior to submission to external funding agencies. For more information on preparing a budget, see the Proposal Budget Preparation in Section IV. Contact OSRP Staff for assistance.

Submit Your Proposal:
Once your proposal package is complete, bring it and your signed Internal Approval Form to the OSRP office two days prior to the submission date. Office staff will do a final review of your proposal and coordinate the submission process.