The Propose stage of the STAR System builds upon identifying specific sponsorship and writing and submitting a project proposal based on the sponsor's criteria. Proposals describe the research to be done and may include timelines, phases, milestones and deliverables.Roles and Collaborations
- Department administrators or grant specialists assist in preparing the proposal draft for submission to Maestro if the proposal will be submitted for external sponsorship
- Contracts are typically negotiated by trained and experienced specialists to provide the most favorable outcomes for all parties involved
- Refer to federal regulatory IT compliance policies to assist in identifying your research data
Planning and Next Steps
- Verify the proposal meets all sponsor, university, college/school, industry and research-specific requirements
- Typically, proposals contain: a scope of work; general working budget; budget justifications; collaborator letters of intent, support or commitment; bios and/or CVs; and additional sponsor-required documentation
- Complete all required administrative forms, including costs, rates and waivers
Checklist for Considerations
- Leverage the use of up-to-date sponsor-provided templates and remain informed about any changes for application requirements
- Receive assistance with proposal development
- Receive assistance with a proposal budget
- Create and submit a proposal in Maestro according to sponsor criteria and deadlines
- Respond to sponsor requests about your proposal in a timely manner