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 for more than one limited submission opportunity at a time?
Yes. Each opportunity is reviewed independently.
How do I submit my pre-proposal for a limited submission funding opportunity?
All limited submission funding internal competitions which are accepting pre-proposals will be listed on Arizona Cultivate. Log in to Arizona Cultivate using your NetID.
A list of required pre-proposal elements will be listed under the "Description" heading of each internal competition. RDS recommends reviewing required pre-proposal elements well in advance of the internal submission deadline.
Does RDS provide proposal support for limited submissions pre-proposals?
No. As the administrative office that coordinates and manages the review of limited submissions, RDS does not assist in proposal preparation for pre-proposals. However, RDS does provide proposal support, when available, for all “tickets” awarded through the limited submission process.