Frequently Asked Questions
What are the first steps?
- Become PI Certified
- Notify GSS of your upcoming proposal: grants@clemson.edu or online form at right.
What will GSS help with?
- Budget preparation - make sure budget conforms with all policies, correct rates are used, etc.
- Make certain all CU and sponsor forms are completed correctly and appropriately signed/approved
- Confirm all sponsor, application, and CU guidelines are followed
- Ensure an on-time submission of proposal
What is needed for a submission?
- Program Guidelines
- Scope of Work
- Budget form (detailed budget and intake form tabs filled out)
- Budget Narrative
Email to grants@clemson.edu or bring to 108 Barre Hall
A grant coordinator will be assigned to your project to work with you for submission.
When does GSS need proposal materials?
We need things a minimum of five (5) business days. Please see Timeline policy for a matrix of when we may need extra days.
If you miss the 5-business day window – you will need to request a RUSH waiver from Dr. Paula Agudelo. However, submission not guaranteed.
What happens once a proposal is awarded?
GSS will:
- Review and negotiate the award to meet all CU and State of SC requirements
- Work with the PI if any changes to the project need to be made (budget revisions, scope of work revisions, etc.)
- Sign and return the award to the sponsor
- Send the documents to Grants and Contracts Administration for account setup
What are the current fringe rates?
| FY 25-26 | |
|---|---|
| 9-month faculty | 40.2% |
| 12 month or > 28 hrs/week | 46.50% |
| Part-time | 29.50% |
| Graduate students | 9.3% |
| Undergraduate students | 1.4% |
What is the current indirect rate?
- On Campus Research: 55%
- On Campus Public Service: 35%
- On Campus Instruction: 48%
- Off Campus (all): 26%)
No waivers. If the sponsor allows, then we must budget F&A.
What is the current GAD rate?
25-26 Rate
Fall/Spring: $5,026
Summer I/II: $2,024
Total per year: $14,100
5% escalation for additional years.
Single rate tuition projections
How to find funding?
Clemson internal grants - R-Initiatives
Funding opportunities from OSP
