Research & Sponsored Programs
Proposal Preparation
The Office or Research and Sponsored Programs works with all faculty, staff, and students on grant and contract proposal development and submission. A variety of resources are available to assist with preparation. Links to our main resources are listed below, along with Proposal Tips and FAQs.
Resource Links
- The Grant Writer's Toolbox
- DRAFT Sponsored Programs Procedures Manual and Quick Web Link List
- Forms and Templates (Budget, Internal Processing Form (coversheet))
- Human (IRB) and Animal (IACUC) Subject Research Information
- Internal Grants - URC Seed Grants
- Proposal, Grants and Contracts Staff
- Research Development Officers
- Belk Library Resources (grantwriting guidebooks; online and printed funding sources)
Proposal Tips & FAQ
Pre-Award Policies and Guidelines (Excerpts from DRAFT Policy Manual)
- Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy and Form
- Indirect Costs (Facilities and Administrative Costs) Policy
- Faculty Buyout Policy
- Primer on Copyright Use
- Regulations on External Activities for Pay
- UNC-GA Administrative Memo 408
- Budget Information
Post-Award Policies and Guidelines
FAQs
- Q: What are my responsibilities as PI for the grant?
A: See the Award Matrix. - Q: What happens after a proposal is submitted?
A: See the Award Flowchart. - Q: What should go into a budget Justification?
A: See the Budget Justification Example - Q: What might I consider for cost sharing or matching?
A: See the Cost Share / Matching Tips - Q: How do I include personnel costs in my grant?
A: See the Personnel Tips and Student Work and Tax Information - Q: How do I account for my time and effort?
A: See the Time and Effort Tips and Time and Effort Conversion Table (MS Excel) - More Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)