Prepare & Submit Proposals
OCG's standard business hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
ALL proposals and applications for funding must be submitted by an OCG Authorized Official within OCG's standard business hours, which in some cases may be earlier than the sponsor's published deadline.Ìý
The Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) for the submission of all sponsored research proposals. A proposal is required for all awarded projects.
OCG Proposal Analysts work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Department Administrators, providing expertise in budgeting and proposal preparation to help PIs prepare the best possible, compliant proposal. While Proposal Analysts provide expertise and assistance with this process, it is ultimately the PI's responsibility to be familiar with all of the sponsor’s proposal requirements.
All federal proposals and proposals for most sponsored project funding need to be submitted through OCG. If PIs submit proposals on their own and funding will eventually come through OCG, the proposal must go through OCG to avoid detrimental budget errors and delays in SpeedType set up.
It may be beneficial to contact the sponsor's program officer in advance of the submission to discuss technical ideas. Click here for guidance/best strategies from the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) to discuss technical ideas with program officers.
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Submit a completed PSR form and budget to your Proposal Analyst at least five business days before the direct sponsor's deadline.
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