Most sponsors receive proposals through a variety of electronic systems. Some of these systems are complex and have an extensive learning curve, while others are simpler and do not require a significant time investment to learn. Read the Guidelines carefully for instructions on how to submit your proposal. The system may require institutional registration (e.g., for federal and large organizations). Some smaller sponsors have the Principal Investigator (PI) register and submit with a scanned signature from the authorizing official. Allow yourself time to review the information and work with your Grant Consultant to determine the process for submission.