Proposal Intake Form

Proposal Intake Form - McCormick

This form collects initial basic information on upcoming proposals to initiate McCormick support of proposals. For guidance on the proposal submission process, see: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/research-administration/proposals/proposal-development.html.

We request that faculty continue to notify RAs about proposals as early as possible. Standard proposals require a minimum of 4 weeks of notice. Proposals including subawards or cost share require a minimum of 6 weeks of notice.

Northwestern Department/Center*

Select

Northwestern PI Name*

Last, First

Sponsor*

List both the originating sponsor and direct sponsor (e.g., NSF/UofChicago).

NSF Directorate/Division

If this is an NSF project, list the directorate and/or division you are applying to.

NSF Collaborative Project

If this is an NSF collaborative project, list the other collaborator(s) and which institution is the lead.

Proposal Type

New

Sponsor Deadline*

If sponsor deadline is flexible, enter the target date.

Solicitation or Opportunity Call*

Provide URL if available.

Solicitation or Opportunity Call Documents

Upload any relevant documentation (solicitation, invitation to submit, etc.) if applicable.

Drag and drop files here or

Proposed Project Start Date*

Proposed Project End Date*

Title*

Can be preliminary, but required to start process

Other Northwestern Key Personnel

Last, First; Last, First

Budget

RA will draft an initial budget if an outline is provided (e.g., months of effort, number of students, planned equipment or travel, subcontracts and their amounts, etc.).

Will there be any outgoing subcontracts on Northwestern's budget?

If yes, check below.

Number of Subcontracts

Subcontracts Contact Information

List PI name and email, and admin name and email (if available).

Special Considerations

If any of the below are applicable, check the appropriate box below.

Will there be any cost share?

Is any portion of this research performed directly by Northwestern investigators occurring off campus?

Will there be any leave/changes in faculty appointments or responsibilities?

Will any additional space or renovation of space be required?

Research Components

If any of the below are applicable, provide further details.

Computers and Equipment

Select all that apply.

Select

Equipment Description

Describe or list equipment to be purchased or budgeted.

Project Materials

Indicate if your project will involve any special materials (e.g., hazardous or radioactive materials).

Select

Stem Cells

Select all that apply.

Select

Human and/or Animal Research

Select all that apply.

Select

Patents and IP

Select all that apply.

Select

University Compliance

Fundamental Research*

Check below to confirm that all the Northwestern work under this project is fundamental research, defined as basic and applied research in science and/or engineering where the resulting information is ordinarily published and shared broadly in the scientific community.

For additional information visit https://exports.northwestern.edu/policies/guidance-for-researchers.html.

HERD Survey Research Category*

Select applicable research category.

This is a new University requirement. For additional information visit https://www.northwestern.edu/asrsp/costing/herd-survey.html.

Select

HERD Survey R&D Field Code*

Select applicable R&D field code.

This is a new University requirement. For additional information visit https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvyherd/#sd&qs.

Select

Additional Information

Is there any additional information you would like to provide to your McCormick RA at this time?

Upon submitting this form, an email will be sent to your McCormick Research Administrator. They will be in touch soon via email and will provide you with a proposal checklist, including key deadlines to ensure you have a successful submission.

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