You've identified a potential sponsor for your area of research, now it is time to write and submit your proposal. The proposal preparation managers in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) are highly trained and familiar with the intricacies of applying for external funding. In general, the submission of a proposal for external funding can be summarized in six easy steps:

1. Inform of intent to submit with guidelines
2. Submit budget for ORSP approval
3. Complete sponsor forms
4. Complete transmittal form (TF)
5. Submit proposal and TF to ORSP
6. Submit proposal before deadline

The following information provides assistance with the creation and submission of a grant proposal as identified in the steps above as well as answering any other questions related to the pre-award grant process. For further clarification or questions not answered by this guide, please consult the appropriate proposal preparation manager listed in the back of this guide.

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