Proposal Development Support
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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