The goal of submitting the highest quality proposal is accomplished through a strong collaboration between researchers and research administration staff. Located in the Office of Research Services, Pre-Award staff are assigned to each UMKC Division/School/College or unit to serve as a primary point of contact and to help facilitate the overall grant process while balancing the need for institutional and sponsor regulatory compliance. We are here to help you.
| Duty | Principal Investigator (PI)'s Responsibility | Sponsored Programs Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Obtain and follow agency guidelines for submission | X | X |
| Notify OSP of intent to submit a proposal | X | |
| Review RFP/RFQ terms and conditions | X | X |
| Determine and obtained required forms | X | X |
| Determine F&A and fringe benefit rate | X | X |
| Develop budget including any cost share | X | X |
| Complete Conflict of Interest Form* if necessary | X | |
| Provide DeptID authorization for all campus cost share commitments | X | |
| Email budget and justification to OSP for review | X | |
| Prepare Proposal Signature Routing Sheet (ePSRS) | Upon Request | |
| Assemble final proposal | X | |
| Review final proposal | X | |
| Prepare proposal cover letter | X | |
| Obtain University authorization on proposal and submit to sponsor | X | |
| Complete the Pre-Award Request Form (PDF)**, if needed | X |