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Grant/Contract Award Lifecycle

From funding to award closure, review the six critical stages of a grant/contract award. Select an option below to read more information.

1. Secure Funding

Apply for internal funding. Search for external funding. 

Funding Opportunities

2. Complete an External Proposal

Access the PACS portal. Determine PI eligibility. Review the submission timeline. Review F&A, fringe and other rates. Access data for sponsor forms.

Proposal Preparation & Submission

3. Execute an External Grant/Contract

Complete award review and negotiation.

Award Review & Negotiation

4. Set Up an External Grant/Contract Award

Complete new PI orientation. Access an award. Obtain Oracle log-in credentials. Find technical report deadlines.

Award Setup

5. Manage an Externally Funded Project

Manage authorized signatures. Manage payroll expenses, purchases, stipends, human subject payments, cost sharing and other expenses. Plan and fund travel. Hire and pay independent contractors. Request a cost transfer. Determine cost allowability.

Project Management

6. Complete an Externally Funded Project

Complete and close an award.

Project Completion & Award Closure

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