Proposal Development

Find Funding

Research funding is available through federal, state, industrial, institutional and private organizations. If you need assistance finding funding, please contact the Proposal Development Specialist or the Research Assist Office.

Here are some great resources to find adequate funding opportunities for your research.

Develop Original Idea

• Review the literature and conduct bibliographic searches.
• Notify the department chair and Proposal Development Specialist of your research interests. Complete the Pre-Proposal Form (Completing this survey will trigger the entry of information into Cayuse for routing the IPF)
• Identify faculty with similar research interests.
• Identify possible sub-contractors and/or vendors. Complete the Subrecipient vs. Contractor Form
• Secure program applications and guideline material
• Review the PI Toolkit. The PI Toolkit is a collection of tools, information, and other resources to guide you through the award lifecycle. PI Toolkit – Research & Economic Development
• Review the UA Guidelines & Procedures for submitting applications.
• Review CCHS Research steps (can we hyperlink to Research Steps page) and submit a Request to Conduct Research form for committee review.
• Review the UA Policy on Conflict of Interest/ Financial Disclosure

Review the UA Institutional Fact Sheet

Draft Formal Proposal and Budget

• Meet with the Proposal Development Specialist to discuss proposal requirements and develop a draft budget. Budget Template
• Be available for last-minute discussions and revisions.

Submission

• Notify OSP of intent to apply at least 10 business days prior to sponsor deadline. See UA Proposal Routing Policy.
• Complete final draft of proposal.
• Submit the final draft of proposal, draft budget, and any required documents to OSP Grants & Contracts Specialists for approval

Work with Proposal Development Specialist and OSP Grants & Contracts Specialists to make any final edits to the grant application.

Proposal Status

Report your details HERE as soon as a decision is made by your funder.

Grant Management involves several different ORED Offices, each with specific roles and responsibilities. Our goal, by working together, is to ensure efficient, compliant, and successful implementation of your sponsored project.

• Work with Proposal Development Specialist and OSP Grants & Contracts Specialists to review terms and conditions.