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Sponsored Research
The Division of Sponsored Research (DSR) assists researchers with funding searches, proposal development, and training programs to support and increase their participation in research and creative activities. DSR submits the proposals to the sponsors, negotiates and accepts the awards on behalf of USF. DSR serves as liason to the sponsors regarding extensions, change of PI, change of work scope, budget transfers, and revised budgets.
1) Principal Investigator (PI) develops project idea and researches funding sources
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Meeting Research Compliance Requirements
2) PI and Department prepare proposal, budget and Internal Form. Submit with guidelines to DSR
Due date for submission to SR:
• Proposals are due 3 working days prior to sponsor deadline
• Contracts are due up to 2 weeks
Internal Form
Help? Contact your Sr. Research Administrator (SRA)
3) DSR reviews proposal, provides institutional signature and sends to sponsor
SGS works with PI to finalize proposal and prepare for submission.
4) Sponsor reviews the proposal and if awarded sends the award notice to USF
If award notice is sent to PI or department, forward to DSR.
5) DSR renegotiates and accepts award on behalf of USF
6) PI collects internal paperwork and mails to DSR
Internal paperwork includes:
• Grants Budget Release form (GBR)
• Copy of compliance approval letters
7) DSR forwards grant package to PI, Chair, Dean, and RFM
Project ID is now assigned.
NOTE: FUNDS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR SPENDING UNTIL PAPERWORK IN STEP 9 HAS BEEN APPROVED AND PROCESSED.