Proposal Preparation & Submission

Proposal Preparation

Frequently asked questions and answers on the grant process

Internal competitions to submit

PI-status eligibility and exception requests for current and emeritus faculty

Locate your Proposal Specialist.

General information for preparing sponsored project proposals

A guide provided by UT Librarians for navigating SciENcv with contact information for librarians who can assist you

Budget Preparation

Cost principles and procedures for budgeting selected items of costs

Current F&A rates, waivers, and decision guide

University's guidelines and policies on fringe benefits

Guidelines and frequently asked questions about cost sharing on sponsored projects

PI must submit a cost share form if the proposal includes cost share.

Policy and guidelines on cost share requests

Five-year budget calculator with rates effective 9/1/2023

Guidance and calculator for budgeting salary and determining institutional commitment when the sponsor has a mandated salary cap

Calculator and resources for effort percentage to person month calculator

Guidance to determine if an expense should be budgeted as support or an incentive

Disclosure Requirements

Resource to meet disclosure requirements

A list of both federal and non-federal sponsors that require PHS FCOI policy

Electronic Submissions

General information on electronic research administration systems use and access at UT

All sponsored projects must be submitted and managed through this system.

Additional federal grant submission information

NSF proposal submission to replace FastLane

Policies & Procedures

University's policies on misconduct in research and other scholarly activities

University's rules, policies, guidelines, and regulations on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

University's policies and rules for the disclosure of financial interests

Regulations, resources, and news related to export control

A guidance document for processing external funds

University, state, and federal policies on harassment and discriminations protections

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