Researchers can send proposal notifications to the Research Administration Service Center via the online Proposal Notification (preferred) or via email. Within one business day, a Pre-Award Specialist will be assigned to assist with the proposal, and will follow up with the researcher to assist with the following:

 

• Develop budget and budget justification. Re-budget as needed before award is signed by all parties 

• Liaise with departments, college and university regarding requests for cost share or matching funds 

• Obtain proposal documents from collaborators from Cornell and other institutions

• Draft biosketches, post doc mentoring plan, facility descriptions, etc.

• Liaise with the Research Data Management Service Group (RDMSG) for preparation of data management plan

• Prepare current and pending reports 

• Assist with editing proposals, as needed 

• Assemble proposal elements

• Ensure proposal complies with agency requirements and Cornell policies

• Prepare and coordinate the signing of Form 5, Form 10 and addenda 

• Submit proposals to OSP 

• Support researchers with electronic submission