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Develop Proposal
Who does what when developing a proposal?
Quick Links
- Blue Pages: Find an RA
- Budget and Cost Resources
- Clinical Trials
- Cost Sharing Requirements
- Current and Pending Support or Other Support
- Frequently Required Proposal Data
- Principal Investigator Definition
- Budget and Cost Resources (Indirect, Direct Costs, GSRA Rates, Staff Fringe Benefits, Full Cost Recovery)
- Proposal Writer's Guide
Preapplications, Preproposals, Letters of Inquiry
More and more, funding agencies are asking for preproposals or letters of inquiry to preview potential applicants. Typically the agencies request a brief summary of the project, personnel, and budget (although this may vary). The sponsors review these summaries and some applicants are invited to submit formal applications.
The University of Michigan's eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system allows for the preparation of a preproposal (PRE) as well as proposal approvals (PAF).
When is a pre-PAF needed?
ORSP has a Standard Operating Procedure (100. Pre-Submission) that helps to determine when to use PRE and when to use PAF.
Always feel free to contact your ORSP project representative regarding preproposals, preapplications, or letters of inquiry.
What are the considerations and materials you need to write a proposal, create a budget, and prepare for submission to a sponsor?
Overview
In the Develop Proposal phase, the proposal is written, the budget is created, and the entire proposal is prepared for submission to the sponsor. Know that this is different from the work you will do later to route and submit your proposal and Proposal Approval Form (PAF)in the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system.
Your proposal development will largely happen within your school, college, department, or unit. You may need to reach out to the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) to assist with negotiating and reviewing sponsor agreements and for other proposal development assistance.
Best Practices for Success in Developing Proposals
Read the Guidelines Thoroughly
- Read (and re-read) the guidelines, the funding announcement (FOA) or request for proposal (RFP). Every one is different -- even if they come from the same agency.
Work with ORSP on Negotiations and Agreements
- Defer discussions of indirect cost arrangements to ORSP.
- Utilize ORSP for negotiation and review of agreements and grants.
- Data Sharing - Contact our ORSP Data Research Specialist to provide guidance in drafting data sharing plans and data use agreements (DUA).
- Leverage our signing authority services and grant acceptance on behalf of the University.
Proposal Development Resources
- Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR) (Statistics and Study Design Consultation)
- Current and Pending Support or Other Support
- Frequently Required Proposal Documents and Data
- Proposal Writer's Guide
- Principal Investigator Definition
- Research Ethics & Compliance
- Standard Agreements and Templates
Budget Planning Tools and Financial Resources
- Cost Sharing Requirements
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Direct and Indirect Costs
- Indirect Cost Rates
- Full Recovery of Indirect Costs - Calculating space for certain private sponsor
- Salaries
- Direct Costs Other Than Salaries
- UG Monitored Costs
- Participant Support Costs
- Assistance, Planning & Instructions
- Sample Budget Table
- Subaward, Hybrid Purchase Order, and Purchase Orders
- Uniform Guidance Regulations - Monitored Costs
Equipment & Facilities
- Equipment in Budgets - See Finance Website
- Equipment Transfer and Disposition - See U-M Standard Practice Guide