We require approval on preproposals that commit the university to anything -- such
as cost sharing.

Renee Talbert wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I apologize if this question is redundant but I am somewhat new to the
> list-serve.  Our institution is considering revising the policy regarding
> registration and review of Preliminary Proposal (Pre-Proposals), therefore, I am
> curious to know how other institutions handle this process.  Presently, we
> require PIs to register every proposal for review, regardless if they are
> invited to submit a full application.   The policy seems outdated and somewhat
> cumbersome since PIs typically do not have a full proposal ready for us to
> review at the time of
>
>   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ?pre-proposal? submission.
>
> So, my question is, do you require PIs to submit an application, letter of
> intent and/or internal review forms prior to an invitation to write a complete
> proposal?  Or, do you allow PIs to submit an application for review when the
> sponsor invites a full application to be submitted? Any suggestions will be
> helpful.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Renee Talbert
> Grant Officer
> Office of Research Affairs, Sponsored Projects Division
> Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center

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Office of Sponsored Programs Administration
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