Proposal Development
Our mission is to assist faculty, staff, and students in seeking out and applying for external funding for research, academic, and community activities.
All grant applications must go through our office. We require at least 10 business days advance notice. Proposals received without sufficient advance notice may be postponed until the next application cycle, if applicable.
Use our Intent to Apply for External Funding form to give us advance notice of your upcoming grant proposal.
Proposal Development Services
- Generating a proposal outline from solicitation
- Generating a timeline of tasks for proposal completion
- Assisting in developing research and management plans
- Assisting in contacting program officers to discuss proposal
- Providing general university or community information or statistics already on file
- Verifying compliance with agency solicitation and guidelines
- Proofreading and editing
- Completing forms and submitting proposal to agency
Tips for Initiating a Grant Proposal
- Contact ORSP immediately to discuss your project ideas and submission deadlines. Use the Intent to Apply for External Funding form .
- Review the Grant Proposal Approval Process (PDF) and establish a timeline for proposal submission.
- Here are some helpful worksheets:
- *New* Check out our Data Management and Sharing page for templates and best practices when writing a Data Management Plan.
Required Training and Documentation
- If your research involves human subjects, see IRB - Protection of Human Subjects
- If your research involves animals, see Animal Care
- Verify that you have a current Conflict of Interest form on file with ORSP, and if you do not, complete one immediately. See Conflict of Interest for more information.
Developing and Enhancing Grant Writing Skills
We are committed to providing faculty and staff with the grant writing skills necessary for success. We periodically offer workshops on different aspects of the grant development process. Check out our Upcoming Events for more information.