< /a> Introduction PI/PD Eligibility Guideline Interpretation Submission Timeliness Budget Prepar ation Subcontracting Cost Sharing Form Preparation Transmittal Form< /a> To view a PDF version of this guide, click here. Grant Submission Process Guideline Interpretation Once a decision has been made to apply for external funding, a principal investigator or project director must review the guidelines or instructions for application. Th is may come in hard copy form from a prospective sponsor, or, may be available on the sponsor website in a downloadable and printable format. Faculty, staff and students must take the time to read this, as information pertaining to font size, margins, page limits, budgeting, deadlines and delivery is contained in guidelines. Failure to address all the stipulations in the proposal guidelines most often result in an ineligible proposal that is sometimes returned without review. In all instances, a PI/PD shoul d provide their respective ORSP manager with a copy of the proposal guidelines or a link to the funding agency's website for specific proposal preparation instructions. The proposal preparation managers at ORSP are well trained at interpreting guidelines that are often highly specific and somewhat confusing. They deal with many programs on a consistent basis and can offer advice based on previous submissions from the University, which may not be included in the guidelines. TIP: Failure to address all the requirements in proposal guidelines often results in an ineligible proposal that is sometimes returned without review. Read the guidelines thoroug hly! << Previous Section Next Section >>