Proposal Preparation

The resources and links on this page provide investigators with a starting point when applying for funding to conduct sponsored research or other activities.

Project Officer Departmental Assignments

Each department in the Health Center is assigned an ORSP project officer, who is available to assist in the development and submission of research proposals. Refer to the spreadsheet below to determine which Project Officer is assigned to your department.

• Departmental Assignments for the Staff of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (Excel)

Quick Facts

Reference the Quick Facts page to view the institution’s current NIH salary cap, fringe rates, tax identification number, indirect cost rates, compliance information and more. The Quick Facts page also contains links to commonly accessed websites.

Federal Register

The Federal Register lists U.S. federal agency announcements and information, such as presidential documents, agency meetings, grant opportunities, and proposed federal regulations.

Grant Writing Resources

• Proposal Writing Short Course: Offered by the Foundation Center
• How to Write a Grant Application 

Electronic Research Information

• American Heart Association
• Department of Defense
• National Science Foundation
• Proposal Central

Proposal Preparation Frequently Asked Questions

• Proposals
• Institutional Prior Approval System (IPAS)
• Contract Information Sheet (CIS)
• Funding Opportunities