Principal investigators (PIs) are responsible for proposal preparation

• Prepare technical proposal, including biosketches and all components required by the sponsor.
• Identify and obtain documentation from subcontractors external to Drexel.
• Identify other administrative requirements (e.g. subcontracting plan).
• Prepare proposal budget.
• Identify and address any space requirements, and discuss with department chair and/or dean how these needs will be met.
• Identify sources of any required cost sharing.
• Assemble proposal.
• Provide a complete, copy-ready proposal to the pre-award administrator three business days before the sponsor due date.

Office of Research & Innovation Professional Staff Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance with completion of administrative information.
• Provide information and guidance on sponsor and University cost-sharing requirements.
• Review proposal for conformity to sponsor and University requirements.
• Determine validity of protocol information provided.
• Determine that the PI is in compliance with conflict of interest requirements.
• Review budget – both sponsor and cost shared.
• Provide institutional signature.