The individual with the primary responsibility for the design, execution, and management of a sponsored project.
A detailed request for funding for a research, training, or public service project, submitted to an external sponsor in accordance with the sponsor's instructions.
Adherence to the following timeline is mandatory to ensure a thorough review and timely submission of all proposals.
Thirty (30) Days Prior to Sponsor Deadline: The PI must submit a completed Intent to Submit (ITS) form to ORI. This form, which requires the signature of the PI, Department Chair, and Dean, notifies ORI of the planned submission and initiates the administrative support process.
Fourteen (14) Days Prior to Sponsor Deadline: A near-final budget and budget justification must be submitted to ORI for review. This allows sufficient time for revisions and for ORI to complete required sponsor forms.
Five (5) Full Business Days Prior to Sponsor Deadline: The complete and final proposal package must be received by ORI. The package must include a final version of all scientific and administrative components, as well as a completed Grant Submission Form signed by the Department Chair and Dean.
To provide fair and equitable service, ORI will review and process proposals in the order they are received in final, submission-ready form. While ORI will make every effort to review all submissions, there is no guarantee of submission for proposals received after the five-day deadline for which a formal exception has not been granted.
The signature of the Department Chair and Dean on the Grant Submission Form provides official institutional documentation that they have reviewed and approved the proposal, specifically certifying that:
The PI has the requisite time and effort available to conduct the project.
The PI has no competing or overlapping commitments that would hinder the project's completion.
The department and college will provide the necessary space, resources, and workload allocation for the project should it be funded.
They are aware of any cost-sharing commitments and have identified a funding source.
They are aware of all regulations governing the award and their associated fiduciary and oversight responsibilities.