Submitting proposals through Discovery Park
Once the PI has decided to run a proposal through DP, the PI should contact the appropriate center director and/or managing director. Upon center approval to proceed, he/she will contact their home Pre-Award Center to begin work on the proposal.
The assigned Pre-Award Specialist will provide proposal development support throughout the process. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Review sponsor guidelines and identify key issues in advance
- Facilitate meetings with PI, business office, and other appropriate individuals
- Collaborate with VPR staff, as appropriate, during the proposal process
- Develop timeline for all input and approvals
- Prepare the budget and review the budget justification
- Secure subcontract information
- Assist with cost share commitments and documentation
- Assist with sponsor forms and electronic submission systems
- Assure the proposal meets all sponsor guidelines and is in final form
- Obtain appropriate academic and business office signatures
- Provide Institutional approval for proposal
