Sponsored Programs

The Proposal Submission Process

1. Find Your Funding

   UCCS has a number of resources to help you find funding. As soon as you know, contact OSP to review guidelines, receive deadlines, and get assistance.

2. Contact Your Department

   Contact your department liaison to confirm the proposal submission process. If you aren't sure who that is, check our Sponsored Programs Administrators Network (SPAN) page or contact OSPRI for help.

3. Develop Your Budget

   Start working on the draft budget and budget justification and submit it at least ten (10) working days prior to the proposal deadline. Budget templates (and other important documents) can be found on the OSP Forms page.

4. Routing Form

   Utilize the CAYUSE OSPRI Routing. Please remember that Cayuse routing must be reviewed and approved by all persons in the queue, including PI's, Co-I's, Chairs, Deans, and key Administrative leaders as needed, before the proposal can be submitted to the sponsor

5. Submit Your Completed Proposal Package

   Your proposal package is due five (5) working days prior to the proposal deadline. It will include your approved budget and justification, a signed routing form, and all other required sponsor documentation. OSPRI will review the completed package and, once approved, will submit your proposal.

6. Funded or Not Funded

   OSPRI will track your proposal. If funded, you'll continue to work with OSPRI and Sponsored Projects Accounting as you move through the post-award lifestage. If not funded, you can look for other opportunities OR revise your proposal to re-submit.