3c. Preparing, Routing, and Submitting a Proposal
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- Who can help?
- Who is eligible to apply for external funding?
- What resources are available for proposal preparation?
1. Who can help?
- Departmental or collegiate pre-award administrators can assist with the administrative components of the application. Find the pre-award research administrator for your department or college.
- Staff in the Division of Sponsored Programs can help interpret sponsor guidelines and address specific proposal questions.
2. Who is eligible to apply for external funding?
Under the University Policy Manual, only faculty (excluding adjunct, visiting, emeritus, and retired faculty), qualified professional and scientific staff, and postdoctoral scholars are automatically eligible to serve as principal investigators (PIs) on sponsored projects.
Adjunct, visiting, emeritus, and retired faculty must obtain approval from the vice president for research to serve as PI. Initiate the Request for Approval of Adjunct, Visiting, Emeritus, or Retired Faculty as PI workflow form in the Personnel section of records on the DSP Research Tracker.
Additional Information and Resources
UI Policy Manual, Part III, Division III, Chapter 17.17(4), Employment on Grants and Contracts Administered by the University, Sections (d) and (f).
3. What resources are available for proposal preparation?
Consult the Application Process page on the DSP website for comprehensive guidance on proposal submission. Additional resources—including budget preparation tips, University of Iowa institutional information, the routing process, and descriptions of roles and responsibilities—are available under Frequently Needed Information.
Additional Information and Resources
The University Policy Manual V.5.2 outlines requirements for processing applications for gifts, grants, and contracts for which applications are required.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) faculty must submit a CLAS Request for Stipend Supplement/Fringe Benefits Support form when submitting external fellowship applications, in addition to the UI Proposal Routing Form.