Route & Submit
All proposals for external funding that qualify as sponsored projects must be routed through the University of Michigan’s electronic eResearch system to the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects. Learn more about the Route and Submit process at U-M.
Proposal Submission Deadline Policy
The University of Michigan proposal review deadline policy sets deadlines for the review of external funding proposals. Learn more about this policy and working with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects.
What Is a Sponsored Project or Gift?
When funds are received from a corporate, foundation or nonprofit sponsor, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether they should be considered a gift or a sponsored project. Find guidance from the U-M Office of Research and Sponsored Projects for making this determination.
Processing Proposals
Any research or sponsored project with outside funding must be processed through the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and documented in U-M’s eResearch Proposal Management system. Learn more about the process of processing proposals at U-M.
Proposal Approval Form (PAF)
The PAF is a tool at the University of Michigan to capture information about a sponsored project for internal review and approval and data management. Find out what a PAF covers and how to initiate one.
PAF Question 1.2 – Purpose for Routing PAF
Question 1.2 on the proposal approval form (PAF) in the U-M system addresses what kind of sponsored project is being routed for review and approval. Get guidance and a decision-making tool for answering this question.
Short Names and Direct and Prime Sponsor Codes for U.S. Federal Entities in eRPM
For federal agencies, U-M research administrators will need to select a sponsor code within the eResearch Proposal Management system for routing and approval. Find tips for selecting codes and a list of codes that are in the system.
Foreign Components in eRPM
Foreign components — the performance of any significant scientific element or segment of a project outside the United States — must be disclosed in sponsored projects. Learn about when and how to disclose foreign components within the U-M system.
International Engagements in eRPM
International engagements must be disclosed when submitting sponsored projects. Learn more about disclosing international engagements in the U-M system.
Sign PAF/Sign Award Record Activity in eRPM
U-M investigators must sign the PAF and Award record within the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system to help the University ensure its full compliance with our funding agencies’ disclosure requirements. Learn more about this activity in eRPM.
Just-in-Time (JIT) and Post-Submission Material Requests
JIT policies and post-submission material requests allow certain elements of a competing application to be submitted later in the process. Find information on timing of these requests, items commonly requested and sponsor-specific tips.
Compliance and Ethics
Compliance is a continuous responsibility, not a single step. The University of Michigan upholds high standards for ensuring compliance and ethics is ingrained in every stop of the sponsored project lifecycle. Learn more about Compliance and Ethics.
PEERRS Training
The Program for the Education and Evaluation of Responsible Research and Scholarship (PEERRS) offers online regulatory compliance and responsible conduct of research training for University of Michigan faculty, staff and students. Learn more about course details and which courses to take in the PEERRS Portal.
FAQs
ORSP’s FAQs offer quick answers about common questions around sponsored projects, proposal submissions, award management and more. Visit the ORSP FAQs.