Overview of Proposal Development Process

When?Development PhaseWhat Happens?Who Can Help?
6 months – 1 year prior to sponsor deadlineIdeaIdentify need, refine idea, find funding, build team, contact sponsor, notify chair/supervisorUniversity Grants Manager, Chair, and Dean collaborators
6 months – 1 week prior to sponsor deadlineDraft proposalWrite draft narrative, create budget, confirm commitments, gather supporting materials, address complianceUniversity Grants Manager, ORSP, Special Funds Account, Chair and Dean collaborators
5 – 7 days prior to sponsor deadlineFinal proposalSubmit final proposal to ORSP for internal review and approvals; revise if needed; submit proposalORSP