Introduction

1. Definition of Terms
2. Participant Roles and Responsibilities

   	Director of Research and Sponsored Projects
   	Principal Investigators / Project Directors
   	Division Deans, Office Directors and/or Department Chairs
   	Principal Administrators

3. Proposal Research and Planning

   	Information on Sources of Funding
   	Considerations before Developing a Proposal - the 6 "C's"
   	The Proposal Planning Process
   	The Proposal Research and Planning Process (Flowchart)

4. Proposal Preparation and Processing

   	Preliminary Steps
   	Drafting the Proposal
   	Grant Databases and Boilerplate Information
   	General Rules of Thumb about Attachments and Appendices
   	Human and Animal Subjects, Conflict of Interest and Other Policies
   	Budget Preparation
   	Facilities and Administrative Costs (Indirect Costs)
   	In-kind Contributions and Cash Matching Requirements
   	Assurances and Disclosures
   	Proposal Clearance and Submission
   	Why Are Some Proposals Funded While Others Are Unsuccessful?
   	Proposal Preparation, Routing, Approval and Submission (Flowchart)

5. Project Administration and Management

   	Notification of Award
   	Accepting an Award
   	Budget Administration Responsibility
   	Project Administration Responsibilities
   	Reporting and Documentation
   	Grant Negotiation, Acceptance and Management (Flowchart)

6. Relevant Institutional Policies and Procedures

   	Financial Conflict of Interest in Research
   	Scientific Misconduct
   	Intellectual Property
   	Human Subjects
   	Animal Welfare
   	Subcontractor Regulations

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