Proposal Submission Checklist

Determining if you are ready to submit your proposal.

Before you submit your proposal to the sponsor, be sure that you confirm the following:

• The OSP has reviewed and approved the proposal budget. 
• The department head, dean, and OSP have reviewed and endorsed the proposal plans and narrative. 
• The participating and authorized personnel have signed the PCF (PI, co-PI and correlating department chairs, deans, director of OSP, and VCR).
• The necessary information, certifications, and forms to comply with the sponsor's requirements are included in the proposal. 
• The proposal has been complied in the proper order. 
• If a paper submission, the correct number of copies requested by the sponsor are included. 
• If an electronic submission, the format and submssion method are as required. 
• The sponsor's checklist and requireents have been reviewed, and the proposal includes all the required parts and addresses all the factors important to obtaining excellent reviews. 
• OSP has a comcplete copy or e-copy to file. 
• Any required cover letters have been prepared. 
• Any required support letters have been obtained and are included. 
• The envelope has been addressed properly or the electronic submission method has been verified and communicated to OSP.

Be sure that when you send your proposal, it will reach its destination by the specified deadline. 

If the proposal requires an e-submission (online portal), make sure to follow the same procedures, but communicate the submission method to OSP well ahead of the deadline.