Develop concept

• Outline project in terms of duration and resources needed

Find funding opportunities

• Access InfoEd SPIN for tailored searches and resources
• Review resources on OSP funding opportunities website

Notify OSP

• Share RFP/RFA or Program Guidelines and sponsor deadline
• Work with OSP to meet application requirements 

Write proposal

• Read solicitation or funding announcement and follow requirements carefully

OSP will help PI develop a budget and assist with required forms

Complete Internal Approval Form

Route Internal Approval Form for approval with project description and final     budget

Obtain signatures on Page 2 of Internal Approval Form 

• Co-PI’s and investigators, if applicable

• Department Head or designee(s) AND

• Next higher level of authority within school (ex. Dean or VP)

All departmental units involved in proposal must have endorsements of their Dept. Head & Dean

Submit signed Internal Approval Form and final proposal to OSP

• OSP accepts scanned Internal Approval forms IF all signatures are legible and on one page

• Verify final proposal is complete, including all appendices

• OSP should receive materials at least 5 business days before submission deadline

  (earlier for complex proposals, multiple departments/institutions, or cost sharing)

OSP reviews and obtains final university approval and authorized signature

Hard copy (mail) proposals:

• With adequate lead time, OSP may be able to submit; otherwise the PI must complete the mailing to the sponsor.

Electronic proposals:

• OSP submits all electronic proposals