Now that the PI has located an appropriate solicitation, it’s time to ask for the funding. This section of the workshop will take you step-by-step through the proposal development process. By working through the links, you will learn more about Duke’s policies regarding sponsored research, research administration terminology, where to find information to build the proposal, and how to build and calculate your budget.

Step-by-Step – A Checklist Form

Proposal requirements vary from agency to agency, and program to program, so ORS developed this checklist to help you keep track of all the details. After you’ve worked on a couple of proposals, this form may seem elementary, but it captures many of the questions we need to get into the habit of asking.

Preparing a Proposal

This section provides a brief summary of the proposal submission process with descriptions of the different types of proposals.

Who Can be a Principal Investigator

Learn about Duke’s policy on PI status.

Sponsor Forms and Guidelines

Here’s a great place to start if you’re looking for agency specific information.

Coversheet Information

Need to know Duke’s DUNS Number? Or our tax identification number? Here’s a list of miscellaneous information often requested by funding agencies.

Preparing the Budget

Get out the pencil and paper because after you’ve surfed through the links in this section, you can practice developing your own budgets using three scenarios that build on each other while addressing specific budget problems: Budget Practice.

Certifications and Representations

The feds take these seriously, and so should we.

Case Studies

A view from the trenches. How would you respond in these real-life situations?