| Time Before Deadline & Explanation | Action | Example Dates Of Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 45-90 days | – PI notifies ORSP of interest and arranges a meeting with ORSP to discuss RFP guidelines, requirements, obligations, and timeline. – If an electronic submission is required, the PI must register him/herself with the appropriate agency with the assistance and approval of ORSP Since this may take more than one day, it is recommended that the PI get registered as early in the process as possible and develop the proposal in a manner consistent with the electronic format. – Associate Vice President of Institutional Research & Effectiveness provides PI with copy of routing sheet and explains requirements and timing. – PI and Associate Vice President of Institutional Research & Effectiveness jointly call program officer at funding source for general discussion of concept and requirements. – PI organizes outside collaborators (if applicable), evaluator, and/or partners. – PI develops initial draft or outline of project or research plan. – PI discusses projected personnel needs, matching requirements (if any) with Chair, Dean, and ORSP | 03/27/24 – 05/12/24 |
| 30-45 days | – PI continues narrative development. – PI prepares initial draft budget and budget narrative/justification and discusses budget with ORSP. – PI continues to refine narrative and budget and provides ORSP with revised budget. | 05/12/24 – 05/27/24 |
| 30 days | – PI shares proposal with colleagues for comment and input. – PI submits proposal draft including budget and budget narrative / justification to ORSP who reviews for compliance and solicits approval from Controller. | 05/27/24 Monday |
| 15 days | – PI incorporates ORSP & Controller comments into final proposal. – PI assembles proposal package. If this is an electronic submission, the PI must download the material onto the appropriate forms. This may take more than one day. | 06/12/24 Wednesday |
| 10 days | – PI initiates final approval process by completing the required routing sheet and obtaining approval signatures from Chair and Dean and submits routing sheet and hard copy of the proposal to ORSP. – ORSP obtains remaining signatures required by routing sheet. | 06/17/24 Monday |
| 7 days | – If a paper submission, PI provides ORSP with a copy of the complete proposal for final compliance review. – ORSP returns proposal to PI for submission. – ORSP will be develop and provide Cover Transmission Letter & double check that all your supporting documentation is in order. – If submission is electronic, PI provides ORSP with complete electronic file of the proposal for submission. – Electronic submissions can only be done by the ORSP. | 06/20/24 Thursday |
| 2 days prior to actual funder deadline (this date allows extra time if it is needed, especially if there is technical issues) | – MU’s Internal Deadline to Submit | 06/27/24 Thursday |
| Deadline | – Funder Deadline to Submit | 07/01/24 Monday |