Barb, we've always mailed proposals; I started this several years ago
when starting a new office at an institution with little policy or
process, and I had to control the submission some how.  By offering
service instead of mandate, two things happened:  we knew about the
proposal well in advance; and, we controlled the content in a rather
loose environment of last minute changes.  19 years and two other new
offices later, I still think it is the way to go, but only if you are
certain that your service level is up to the challenge.  We also prepare
all budgets, forms, and compliance materials, so there's additional
incentive for contacting us early in the process.

Hope this helps.

Julie

Julie B. Cole, CRA
Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
P.O. Box 7528, Reynolda Station
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109
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