Grant Preparation & Submission
Overall Grant Preparation & Submission Process
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Find Funding Source | |
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Speak to Program Manager and Staff | |
| Write Grant | |
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Complete Forms | |
| Investigator Signature (UCI AA Form) | |
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Department & School Approval OR Organized Research Unit Approval | |
| UCI Office of Research Administration Approval | |
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Sponsor Review | |
| Scoring | |
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| Funding OR Return of Reviewer Comments | ||
Grant preparation and submission guidelines vary depending on the agency you are submitting to. However, a basic proposal writing guide (with proposal planning outline) and step-by-step explanation on how to seek funding, from finding funding to processing of the proposal, can be found at UCI’s web site for Research Development & Federal Government Relations.
Other Sources:
- Quick Guide for Grant Application (NCI)
- Writing Tips
- Common Mistakes in NIH Grant Applications (NINDS)
- Peer Review of Research Grant Applications (pdf)
- Merit Review Broader Impacts Criterion: Representative Activities (pdf, NSF)
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Format of Grant Applications (NIH)
- FAQ's on Proposal Preparation and Award Administration (pdf, NSF)
- Grant Glossary
- UCI Research Calendar & Deadlines
Application Tracking
After submission, each grant is individually reviewed, a process that normally takes about six months. Sometimes, during this process, the status of a grant can be tracked. Using the links provided below, you can link to a particular organization in order to track the status of your grant.
