Submit Proposal

Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for submitting all university grants, contracts and agreements for sponsored projects that include research, service, instruction, scholarly activity and creative activities to public agencies (federal, state, or local government); private, nonprofit research organizations; and industries. The Divisions of Research and Finance & Administration are responsible for ensuring compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations surrounding sponsored project grants and agreements.

Research & Sponsored Programs assists investigators in preparing and submitting all proposals. All proposals submitted on behalf of faculty, administrators or staff must be processed through Research & Sponsored Programs. Principal investigators (PIs) or program directors (PDs) may not apply for or receive funding directly from sponsors without university approval except for those fellowships awarded directly to individuals.

Who Submits the Proposal? 

• Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for submitting all university grants, contracts and agreements for sponsored projects that include research, service, instruction, scholarly activity and creative activities to public agencies (federal, state, or local government); private, nonprofit research organizations; and industries. 
• It is responsible for ensuring compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations surrounding sponsored grant, agreement and contract submissions

Proposal Submission Process 

• Five (5) business days prior to the sponsor deadline, the PI submits a full package to the Sponsored Programs Coordinator for final administrative review (e.g. pdf of final proposal files from sponsor submission site). The Sponsored Programs Coordinator will upload the file(s) to the electronic research administration platform. If you may have trouble meeting this deadline, please work with your Sponsored Programs Coordinator ahead of time to find a resolution. 
• Internal approvals should have already been secured. If not, then materials will be routed to secure internal approval. A late internal approval process may result in last minute revisions if budget issues or other problems arise.   
• After final administrative review and approval, all proposals are submitted by Research & Sponsored Programs on behalf of Bowling Green State University. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must approve all proposals before they are submitted to external funding agencies.
  
• It is the goal of Research & Sponsored Programs to submit all proposals no later than noon on the submission deadline (unless the Sponsor requires an earlier deadline). You will be notified via email by your Sponsored Programs Coordinator once a proposal has been submitted. Please keep in mind that unforeseen delays can sometimes impact submission timing.