You don't have to do it all on your own. Once you have identified a funding opportunity for your project, there are lots of resources available to help you move forward, including university-wide Proposal and Award Services in IU's Office for Research Administration and Proposal Development Services on the Bloomington and IUI campuses.
If you are considering corporate or foundation funding, contact IU's corporate and foundation relations team for assistance.
Be aware that all external funding proposals must be formally submitted through the Office for Research Administration (ORA) by 9 a.m. four days in advance of the funding sponsor’s deadline. ORA reviews proposals to make sure they comply with university and funding sponsor guidelines, and then submits your proposal on your behalf. Sometimes, special circumstances could require you to work with a different office.
It’s never too early to begin asking questions or seek a grant consultant to guide you through the detailed steps you need to take before the routing and submission of your proposal.
Here are some of the services that either a grant consultant in your unit or the Office for Research Administration may assist you with:
Learn about the process of routing your proposal for internal approval, before submission to the funding agency.
Contact Proposal Development Services in the Office for Research Development for help on preparing the administrative aspects of your proposal for submission, including pre-award assistance. For help submitting your completed proposal, contact Proposal Submissions in the Office for Research Administration.
