1. Find and Explore
Connect with your Sponsored Research Officer to:
- Develop project idea
- Identify potential funders
- Obtain application guidelines
- Research funder mission and past awardees
- Discuss project idea with program officer
- Identify collaborators
- Develop a timeline for proposal development
2. Develop Proposal
Develop proposal narrative
Solicit colleagues for input on narrative drafts
Work with Sponsored Research Officer to:
- Develop budget and budget justification
- Obtain writing and editing assistance
- Complete required forms
- Review proposal for completeness and adherence to application guidelines
- Navigate electronic submission systems
3. Apply
Coordinate with Sponsored Research Officer to:
- Complete Proposal Approval Form
- Finalize proposal elements for submission
- Ensure compliance with university, UEI, and sponsor policies
Submission of proposal by Research Administration
Agency review (3-9 months)
4. Award
Congratulations on your new award!
Upon award receipt, Research Administration will:
- Review terms and conditions
- Initiate account set-up
- Schedule kick-off meeting with account administrator
Work with Sponsored Research Officer to obtain reviewer comments on unsuccessful proposals and discuss possible resubmission
5. Project Management
Execution of project
- assists with management of funds and ensures compliance with university, UEI, and sponsor requirements
- facilitates hiring of project personnel and processing of expenses
- coordinates development of consultant and subaward agreements
- prepares financial reports
6. Closeout
Research Integrity and Compliance
Coordinate with research integrity and compliance staff to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations in the areas of human subjects protection, animal care and use, conflict of interest, export controls, intellectual property, and responsible conduct of research.