Research Office, College of Natural Resources

When a funding opportunity is identified send the RFP details to the Pre-Award Unit by emailing: [email protected]. 

Please use the following Timeline to allow a thorough documentation review and timely proposal submission.

8 business days before due date

Please send the following:

• RFP
• project title
• start/end dates
• list of co-PIs
• abstract
• draft internal budget
• draft budget justification

5 business days before due date

• DRAFT Proposal
• FINAL budget
• FINAL budget justification 
• Cost Match Documentation/Approval

3 business days before due date

• All FINAL and FULL Proposal Documents
• RED approvals are complete and must be at the college level

Notes: 

1. Please note that all proposals will be reviewed in the order they are received.
2. On the day of submission the PI must be available to review proposal drafts.
3. We will make every effort to submit all proposals but cannot guarantee timely review or submission if the submission timeline is not met. 
4. Adherence to College timeline will ensure that the College Research Office can meet the Timely Proposal Submission Policy established by OSP, (Office of Sponsored Programs).

Starting a Proposal

As soon as a PI identifies a funding opportunity for proposal submission, please notify [email protected]. 

In addition, please use  CNR Proposal Details Form to allow accurate creation of a RED record.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

• RFP
• project title
• start/end dates
• submission due date
• list of co-PIs
• estimated total budget
• abstract

NOTE: A RED record is required for all Sponsored Programs Proposal Submissions.