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
• PINS 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 SPARCS, (Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services).

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 PINS 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

Or use the following QR code to provide the required information:

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

Sponsored Programs PINS Information

Note: Currently the PINS record collection process is in test phase as of January 8, 2021.