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Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if my program/project can receive external support from government agencies and/or corporations, foundations and associations? The Office of Sponsored Programs can identify many government resources for a broad range of programs/projects and direct you to sources (almost always on-line) for government programs.  A careful review of an agency’s primary interests will help you determine whether or not your program/project matches their agenda. There could be multiple opportunities. The Office of Foundation Relations in the Office of Advancement can help you determine whether or not your program/project is well-defined for philanthropic support and assist you in moving it forward to readiness.  There could be multiple opportunities. It should be noted that many program/projects may be positioned to receive support from both government sources and philanthropic sources.  You should work with these offices to  maximize your opportunities. What should I do if I have readied my program/project for external support? Call OSP to assist you in determining whether or not your program/project matches the specific guidelines set forth by the funding agency if you have already identified one or more government funding sources.  OSP can assist you in identifying the relevant program officer at the sponsor.  OSP encourages faculty to be in contact with the program officer prior to submission of a proposal. Call the Office of Foundation Relations, for assistance in determining whether or not your program/project matches the specific guidelines of a private philanthropic funder or if you have not done any research and do not know who might fund your program/project to identify prospects.  Faculty may also register with Community of Science  (COS) to receive weekly funding alerts in his or her area of expertise.  Call the Office of Foundation Relations for clearance if the source or sources are philanthropic corporations, foundations or associations, if you have already identified funding sources.  Note that for many philanthropic sponsors, the proposal must be submitted through OSP.  You may contact either OSP or the Office of Advancement for a determination of whether the proposal must be submitted through OSP. Call OSP, the Office of Foundation Relations, or the Executive Associate Dean of the Graduate School (Main Campus) if you are looking at individual research grants. (In many instances the University may only submit one candidate to a funder. The University has an academic model for selecting that individual. OSP and the Office of Advancement will need to know which faculty are interested in applying and who has been selected in any given round of competition.)  OSP and the Office of Advancement will determine if your proposal must be submitted through OSP. Why do the relevant signatories need to sign the Proposal Transmittal Form? Whether or not your proposal is submitted through OSP, all programs/projects must be reviewed by the department chair and other appropriate academic and administrative personnel prior to applying for external support from government agencies, corporations, foundations and associations.  The signatures indicate review of the proposal, confirmation that it is consistent with department, college, school or university mission, practices and priorities, and provide approval of all commitments described in the proposal including those involving space, equipment, personnel, release time, cost sharing and conflict of interest.