Will I know who is reviewing my pre-proposal?
No. RDS does not publicly identify the members of the internal funding review panels or the specific members assigned to individual proposals or ad hoc reviewers.
Limited Submissions
Will I receive comments from the reviewers?
Yes. Review comments are provided to all applicants once the reviews are completed, and the ticket has been awarded.
Where can I get the most up-to-date information about current Limited Submission funding opportunities?
The RDS Limited Submissions Table page on the UA Research Gateway or Arizona Cultivate are regularly updated with all current funding opportunities, deadlines and updates.
I found a funding opportunity that I want to apply to, but the description says it is limited to “Only one application per institution.” Can I proceed with my application?
It depends. First, check the RDS Limited Submissions Table to see if the funding opportunity is listed and currently accepting internal pre-proposals. If an internal competition is underway, review the pre-proposal requirements and submit your pre-proposal. If the funding opportunity is not listed, email LimitedSubmissions@email.arizona.edu to express your interest in applying.
I was not selected to move forward with a submission. What happens to my pre-proposal?
Preproposals are archived within Arizona Cultivate and are not distributed or made publicly available.
I was selected to move forward with a submission. What happens now?
Once you have received the “ticket” you should work with your department administrator and, if available, the RDS Associate designated to support the proposal development. All limited submissions submitted to an external funding agency or sponsor are handled through Sponsored Projects and Contracting Services.
How will the reviewers avoid Conflicts of Interest or confidentiality concerns?
The information contained in a limited submission pre-proposal and the associated supplemental documents is considered highly confidential and all efforts will be made to ensure the fair, objective, and confidential review of each pre-proposal. Review panel members are required to sign a conflict of interest statement prior to pre-proposal review and to adhere to strict guidelines to ensure confidentiality of the content of all limited submissions applications.
I submitted my pre-proposal for a Limited Submission. When can I expect to hear if I may proceed with my full proposal to the sponsor?
RDS makes every effort to have pre-proposals reviewed in a timely manner, usually within two weeks of the internal deadline. Our goal is to maximize the external proposal preparation time for selected researchers to submit to the sponsor for funding.
I need help submitting my pre-proposal: who do I contact?
Contact RDS during normal business hours (M-F, 9a-5p) at 621-8585 or email ResDev@email.arizona.edu for assistance using Arizona Cultivate or for questions regarding any Limited Submission internal competition.