Timeline for Review

Preparing a strong, competitive grant proposal takes a great deal of time and effort from both the principal investigator (PI) and the administration. When planning your proposal submission, please allow time for proposal processing by GSS.

GSS requests that a final draft of your proposal be submitted at least five (5) full business days prior to the proposal deadline (or the day before the proposal deadline, if the proposal must be submitted in hard copy form).

GSS will work with the PI during this time to make final edits in the proposal narrative and appropriate budget adjustments. GSS must also complete a comprehensive review to assure compliance with relevant authorities and authorize the proposal for submission.

Proposal reviews are prioritized according to the concept of first-in, first-out. For example, if ten proposals needed to be submitted on the same day, the proposals submitted to GSS at the earliest date will take priority. For this reason, you should notify GSS as soon as you decide to submit a proposal.

Time required to review a proposal varies according to the complexity of the sponsor's requirements and the condition of the proposal. GSS strongly suggests that you allow three (3) to five (5) business days to ensure adequate review.

All proposal editing must be completed by the day before the proposal must be submitted. This is to ensure that the correct, final proposal documents are available for review by the appropriate signatories, and also to avoid confusion when multiple drafts of the same document are present.

Rush Processing

Rush processing is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. We realize that there may be extenuating circumstances from time to time, and we will strive to get the necessary data and signatures for your proposal as quickly as possible. However, please realize that there may be other Rush proposals ahead of yours, and that at times it may be impossible to obtain the necessary approvals and signatures for same-day submissions.

Also, please be advised that same-day submissions are reported to the Dean's office.

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