Research Development Support Form

Research Development Support Form

We are here to help you in whatever stage of your research journey! From learning about funding agencies to going for a groundbreaking grant, let us know how we can be of service. (If you are filling this form out on behalf of someone, please enter their contact information and indicate this in the form)

Created Date*

Principal Investigator Email Address*

If PI name and email address doesn't appear in drop down, then please enter email address only.

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Campus*

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Principal Investigator First Name*

Principal Investigator Last Name*

Alternate Email Address

Only complete this field if you use another email other than your UT email address as your main source of contact

Principal Investigator College Name*

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Type of Support Requested from CAS Office of Research and Creative Activity Staff*

Both the Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) and your unit will be notified for coordination of support, if needed. Someone from the ORCA tam will be in touch no later than 2 business days.

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Principal Investigator Department Name*

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Is PI completing form?*

Select "Yes" if the PI is completing the form. Select "No" if someone other than PI is completing the form

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Name of person completing the form on behalf of PI

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RD Support Level*

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Comprehensive Proposal Management Support

Comprehensive proposal management support is available for large, complex projects, which includes multi-million-dollar ($10 Million and above), center-scale funding opportunities and other institutional priorities identified by ORIED. In addition to editing, this advanced level of support includes project and document management, as well as concept and content development to align with the funding opportunity. Depending on the time to deadline, support may also include graphics development, external proposal reviews, and team building activities. Comprehensive proposal management includes support team members from the Division of Research Administration and college- or department-level research administrators to provide budget development, compliance review, and administrative oversight. Faculty are encouraged to request comprehensive proposal management support for large, complex projects as far in advance as possible, including before the funding opportunity announcement is released, if an application is planned.

Editing and Advising Support

Editing and advising support is available for proposals of any size and from any discipline. Research Development staff are available to edit the proposal narrative and advise on other proposal needs. Faculty are encouraged to request support one to two months before the deadline to receive two high-impact reviews of the proposal narrative that result in substantive improvement and alignment with the funding opportunity announcement. Alternately, faculty may engage two weeks before the deadline to receive one review for copy editing only.

Strategy Consultation

All faculty are encouraged to work with Research Development staff for early exploration of external funding and recognition possibilities for their research, scholarship, or creative activities. Typically, strategy consultation includes one to two meetings and centers on advance preparation or positioning for a future funding opportunity. Discussion topics might include finding relevant funding or award opportunities, assessing fit and readiness, conceptual brainstorming, identifying relevant collaborators and resources, and connecting with program officers.

Sponsor or Agency*

You can choose from the list in the drop down. If the sponsor or agency is not in the drop down list please enter the name in the text box below.

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Funding Opportunity Announcement Link*

Website link to Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Number*

This is the solicitation number. If there is not a solicitation number please put N/A in this field.

Sponsor or Agency Due Date*

Proposal Document for Review

Please attach proposal document. This is optional but encouraged to include draft if ready

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Total Proposal Budget (Ceiling)

This is the budget that is requested for the project. This is not the final budget but the initial budget request.

Tell us more about your Research

Is there anything else we should know to better assist with your request?

Memorandum of Understanding - Comprehensive proposal management support is only provided for proposals with the highest level of complexity and potential strategic advantage for the university. In exchange for this support, the principal investigator must agree to meet critical obligations to the project, including:1. Following the timeline set by the RD proposal manager; 2. Having all proposal team members (both individuals and subawards) identified five weeks prior to the funder deadline; and 3. Having all final documents ready to submit on the internal deadline day, as set by the RD Manager. The principal investigator must agree to these terms prior to assignment of ORIED staff resources. Failure to meet these obligations may result in withdrawal of support for the proposal.*

By Clicking yes you agree to the following terms:

1. Following the timeline set by the RD proposal manager;

2. Having all proposal team members (both individuals and subawards) identified five weeks prior to the funder deadline; and

3. Having all final documents ready to submit on the internal deadline day, as set by the RD Manager.

4. I have notified my college of my intent to submit a proposal.

If Comprehensive Proposal Management is desired the Principal Investigator is agreeing to the terms in the above MOU.

Department of Research Administration (DRA) Deadline Acknowledgement*

I understand it is UT institutional policy that proposals and applications for funding must route through Cayuse for DRA approval at least FIVE business days prior to a sponsor's deadline. Please check with your college administration as soon as possible about your unit's policies and procedures. Please use the link below for how to contact your college administration office. https://research.utk.edu/research-administration/proposal-assistance-request/

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