The deadlines outlined above also apply to any pre-proposal or LOI that requires submission by an AOR or includes a detailed budget, cost-sharing commitment, or requires an exception to KSU's standard facilities & administrative (F&A) rate.

Exceptions to these deadlines will be granted only for truly extenuating and unforeseeable circumstances (e.g., severe illness, official KSU closure). Lack of awareness of this procedure or failure to plan accordingly are not grounds for an exception. A formal written request for an exception, signed by the PI and the relevant Department Chair or Dean, must be submitted to the Director of Sponsored Programs and the Vice Provost for Research no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the sponsor deadline.