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 9/1/20
An Excel worksheet for calculating the salary to be funded by NIH
Calculator and resources for effort percentage to person month calculator
Disclosure Requirements
Resource to meet disclosure requirements
NIH guidance about what needs to be reported at various stages of the proposal/award and COI reporting processes
Electronic Submissions
General information on electronic research administration systems use and access at UT
UT’s federal grant submission portal
NSF proposal submission
Addition federal grant submission information
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