Proposal Processes for Discovery Park

III. Budgeting Processes for Discovery Park Proposals

a. The types of proposals that are the norm for Discovery Park (large dollar, multi-disciplinary, cost sharing and subcontracts) require more time to prepare than the standard single investigator proposals. In order to plan effectively for the preparation of these proposals, sufficient lead-time is necessary. The PI should begin working with the Discovery Park business office as soon as they have been approved as a Discovery Park proposal. If a PI is unable to provide sufficient lead-time and/or the Discovery Park Business Office staff time is fully utilized with other proposals, the PI’s home department may prepare the proposal.

b. The PI will meet with the Discovery Park business staff to discuss budget needs, subcontract needs and sponsor requirements.

c. The Discovery Business Office will prepare the following:

§ Transmittal Checksheet

§ Internal Budgets

§ Sponsor Budget forms

§ Cover Sheet

§ Cost share memos (Form 32’s)

§ Management spreadsheets that detail the sponsor request and cost share

§ Any required sponsor certifications

d. The PI will be responsible for the following:

§ Technical portion of the proposal

§ Current and Pending

§ Budget Justification

§ Biographical Sketches

e. Due to the multitude of signatures required for large proposals, the transmittal checksheet must be ready for routing at least 3 days prior to the sponsor deadline.