Researcher's Guide

Proposal Preparation

In the event that the Principal Investigator plans to respond with a proposal to a sponsor's one-time program opportunity (i.e. Requests for Proposal [RFP], Requests for Quotations [RFQ], Broad Agency Announcements [BAA], etc.) a complete copy of the sponsor's document should be sent to the OSP upon receipt by the Principal Investigator.

The Office of Sponsored Projects goal is to assist Principal Investigators in their efforts to secure external funding. This is accomplished by providing the following services and resources to faculty and professional research staff:

• U. T. Dallas internal
  • Proposal Certification Forms
  • Facilities and Administrative Cost Rate Agreements
  • IRS Determination Letters (provide non-profit status)
  • other required certifications;
• standard guidelines and application materials for major funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health; and assistance in obtaining other sponsor materials;
• information about and interpretation of special procedures or policies related to sponsor requirements ;
• assistance in development of cover letters and special sponsor-required assurances and certifications;
• Intellectual Property Policy information and guidance.