Research Proposal Life Cycle - Actions
Research Development
- Use ORFD as research incubator
- Develop research questions
- Explore networking opportunities
- Identify VCU resources
- Build research teams
Identify Funding
- See ORFD to identify funding sources
- Resources - Pivot, Canvas (SOE Research resources), ORFD weekly updates, VCU Office of Research
- Consider internal and external sources
Proposal Preparation
- Use ORFD for assistance
- Reviewing agency guidelines (RFA)
- Developing submission timeline
- Reviewing proposal narrative
- Developing budget
- Preparing proposal for submission
Approvals
- Department chair notification (PI)
- Obtain internal approval signatures (ORFD)
- Obtain institutional approvals (OSP, IRB, COI)
Proposal Submission
- Coordinate submission through ORFD with VCU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
- Verify submission to agency
Sponsor Review
- Work with ORFD for agency post submission requests
- Notify ORFD of sponsor communication (funded/notice of award; not funded)
Post Award
- Work with ORFD, SOE Business Services, SOE HR, VCU OSP, VCU Grants and Contracts, for award setup
- Work with SOE Business Services on accounting and financial matters
- Review monthly budget reports from ORFD
- Work with Business Services on project close out
- Notify ORFD for close out assistance
Scroll to the right to see the various actions in each step of the Research Proposal Life Cycle.