ORSCA provides support at all stages of submitting a proposal, including searching and identifying funding sources, reading the notice for applications or requests for applications, and developing proposals. As you prepare your proposal, here is an outline of what to expect during the process.
Steps for Preparing your Proposal Submission
If your targeted opportunity has a limited number of submissions per institution, please click the Limited Submissions Guidelines button for more information.
The purpose of scheduling a meeting with the UAS Pre-Award Administrator is to start the approval process in Cayuse and obtain all approvals prior to the submission deadline.
Contact:
Ernesto Argumaniz
Pre-Award and Contracts Manager
323-343-6027
[email protected]
Required Documents:
- Submission and/or receipt deadline date
- Copy of the funding announcement, or website address where the announcement can be found
- A completed Intake Form (please indicate on the form if you need writing, proposal development, or editing assistance)
- A rough draft of the budget, using the Budget Template
- Completed Financial Conflict of Interest Forms for all key personnel
- Discuss proposal requirements
- Discuss allowable budget expenses
- Develop a timeline
- Discuss required levels of approval
- Schedule the submission date
The UAS Pre-Award Adminstrator will provide you with an Approval Form for Externally Funded Contracts and Grants. Sign, obtain additional required signatures from your Department Chair and Dean, and return the form to the Pre-Award Administrator in UAS by the agreed-upon deadline.
If the application/proposal involves human subjects, use of animals in research, hazardous substances, or recombinant DNA, consult with the Senior Proposal and Compliance Specialist to obtain required approvals.
If you need additional support regarding compliance, please see the IRB page.
Submit the complete proposal to UAS 4-6 working days (to be determined by UAS) prior to the grant submission deadline.
Review your budget draft and make the necessary adjustments.
If a piece of equipment is over $5,000 (e.g., a computer or a device) is included in the grant budget, obtain vendor quotes and note other information, i.e., nonstandard voltage requirements; any required installation, heating, cooling, or plumbing needs, as soon as possible.