Yes, all applications, preliminary proposals or letters of intent (which
are usually a form of preliminary proposal) go through our central
offices. We make every effort to snag the inquiries as well, but most
agencies don't require central administrative approval to make inquiries,
so they will send out the information to whomever requests it.  Again, we
wouldn't presume to prevent investigators from obtaining relevant
information.
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Evelyn J. Ford, Research Administrative Manager
ASRI Neurosciences Research Center, Allegheny Campus
Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University
Pittsburgh PA 15212  U.S.A.
412.359.4499 FAX
412.359.4475 voice
xxxxxx@singer.asri.edu
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On Tue, 25 Apr 1995, Carol Davis wrote:

> This is also our procedure for federal proposals.  One problem may be a
> faculty who reads of a foundation and independently sends off an
> inquiry.  How do you make sure all foundation proposals are processed
> through your central administration office?  Are all foundation proposals
> required to obtain approval and signatures - even letters of inquiry or
> preliminary proposals?
>
> xxxxxx@bgnet.bgsu.edu
> Carol Davis, Grants Specialist
> Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
> 106 University Hall
> Bowling Green State University
> Bowling Green, OH 43403