Most funding agencies specify in their published guidelines or application forms the preferred format for proposal preparation, which should be followed whenever possible. Deviation from published guidelines could lead to your proposal being returned without review.
All proposals for external funding must be reviewed and approved by Sponsored Projects Services using the Electronic Proposal Clearance System (EPCS). Proposals will be reviewed and submitted by your Pre-Award Sponsored Projects Administrator in accordance with university and sponsor guidelines.
Proposal Preparation Guidance
Getting started
- Recommended Proposal Submission in Advance of the External Deadline
- When is an EPCS record required?
- Roles and Responsibilities for Proposal Preparation & Submission
- Proposal Sections
- Proposal Cover Page Information
- Proposals That May Not Require Official Clearance
- Treatment of Gifts and Sponsored Projects at UO
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
- PI Certification
Budget
- UO Internal Budget Form
- Budget justification template
- Cost Sharing
- NIH Salary Cap
- NIH Graduate Student Compensation
- F&A Rate Agreement and Guidance
- Budget Categories
- Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
- Budgeting for Fixed Price Contracts
- Proposals with Sub-Agreements
- Federal Demonstration Partnership
- Quick Reference Page
Other guidance information