Proposal FAQ
View our frequently asked questions regarding the proposal development process.
Proposal
The Office of Research Pre-Award team supports faculty and department staff in the proposal development process. In this section, you will find detailed information to help you:
Prepare
Preparing to respond to a solicitation requires deliberate planning. First and foremost, please read the entire solicitation to gain a full understanding of the sponsor guidelines and requirements. Then, map out a strategy to develop and submit your proposal well before the deadline.
Learn about proposal preparation
Budget
Develop a detailed budget using categories that make sense internally and translate to the grantmaker's required form after the budget is final. The budget narrative must be consistent with the project narrative.
View proposal budget requirements
Create a Record in COEUS
For a timely and well-organized submission, allow time to obtain internal approvals in COEUS while following internal processes and meeting internal deadlines.