Proposal Preparation Assistance
Large Proposal Development Services
OVPR proposal coordinators assist faculty in the development of high-value, high-complexity proposals that often represent a multi-departmental and inter-institutional collaboration as well as a budget of more than $1 million. If you have questions or would like to request OVPR-funded proposal coordinator services, please contact Sally Bond at sbond@purdue.edu. Proposal coordination services often include assistance with:
- proposal preparation timelines and processes
- a compelling "storyline" or gap analysis
- agency mission and requirements of specific grant competitions
- meeting logistics
- assessment, outreach, and diversity component needs
- writing of non-technical text and transitions
- document control and copyediting
- graphics support
- institutional support letters (see Self-Help Tools)
- addendum forms such as conflict of interest and biosketches
(For information about cost-sharing commitments, please visit our Cost Sharing page)
Small Proposal Development Services
OVPR proposal coordinators are also available to consult individually with faculty who are writing small grant proposals for external funding.While we do not write or edit in this consultation, we can discuss with you:
- agency solicitation requirements
- a proposal preparation timeline
- proposal organization
- specific proposal sections such as storyline or specific aims
You can request a proposal coordinator by sending an e-mail to proposalcoordinator@purdue.edu preferably no later than one month before the deadline.
Proposal Preparation Resources
Our Proposal Preparation Resources page contains additional information and guides for proposal writing including:
- Sample proposals
- Data Management Plan resources
- Citable Purdue institutional description text
- Self-Help Tools
- Federal agency proposal guides
- General writing and editing resources