Do all proposals require institutional review prior to submission?
Generally, proposals to external sponsors require institutional review. If in doubt, contact Sponsored Projects and Contracting Services for clarification.
How do I find funding opportunities?
We recommend that you take a proactive role in identifying relevant funding opportunities. To assist you, we have provided helpful resources including a list of hand-curated funding opportunities for Early Investigators, and a compilation of search databases, funding sources, and distribution lists.
How do I create a budget for my proposal?
Visit the Build a Budget section of the Research Gateway to get started, and contact your departmental/unit business office for assistance.
Who may serve as a PI?
Principal Investigator (PI) eligibility is described in the Getting Started section of the Research Gateway.
What programs does RDS offer that are targeted to early investigators?
RDS offers several programs on an annual or biannual basis.
What is the proposal submission process at the UA?
Sponsored proposals are submitted for review and approval through the UA’s electronic research administration system, UAccess Research. Work with your departmental/unit business office for routing and submission of the proposal to Sponsored Projects & Contracting Services (SP&CS). SP&CS will submit the proposal on behalf of the institution.
What administrative support is available for the preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals and awards?
The UA provides both distributed and centralized assistance for proposal administration and development. When planning to develop and submit a proposal, please contact your departmental/unit business office for budget, routing, and submission. To enhance the competitiveness of your proposal, consider contacting RDS. RDS staff provide a range of (free) services from consultation regarding fit with solicitation to proposal management, including document review, technical editing, and more.
Can I apply to more than one Limited Submission opportunity at a time?
Yes. Each opportunity is reviewed independently.
Do I need to prepare a budget?
In most cases, no budget is required for the pre-proposal. If a budget is required, a template will be provided as part of the pre-proposal application.
How do I submit my pre-proposal for a Limited Submission funding opportunity?
All Limited Submission opportunities currently in a competition will be listed in Arizona Cultivate. You can log in and apply using your NetID. Most applications require both textbox entry of application information such as a summary, a significance statement, approach, and expected outcomes, as well as uploads in PDF format. RDS recommends logging in to the system to see what is required well in advance of the internal submission deadline.