Some sponsors have limits on the number of proposals that may be submitted from an organization. In these cases, an internal selection process is required to determine which proposals will go forward. Faculty wishing to participate are required to submit a pre-proposal (details at the bottom of this page) for an internal competition. If your proposal is selected to move forward, your proposal may require an internal or “red team” review. Additional information will be provided at the time of selection.
Below is a list of proposals known to limit the number of submissions, the sponsor deadlines, and the internal deadlines for pre-proposals. Instructions for submitting a pre-proposal follow this list.
Solicitations
| Internal Deadline | Program | Sponsor | Sponsor Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2023 | Accelerating Research Translation (ART) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | May 9, 2023 |
| November 25, 2022 | Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program | National Science Foundation (NSF) | March 25, 2023 |
| December 6, 2022 | Innovation Corp Hub Program (I-CorpTM Hubs) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | April 6, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 | CyberCorps(R) Scholarship for Service | National Science Foundation (NSF) | July 15, 2023 |
| March 18, 2023 | IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments | National Science Foundation (NSF) | July 18, 2023 |
| April 7, 2023 | ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (ADVANCE) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | August 3, 2023 |
| May 6, 2023 | Research Traineeship (NRT) Program | National Science Foundation (NSF) | September 6, 2023 |
| June 11, 2023 | Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science | National Science Foundation (NSF) | October 11, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 | BioFoundries to Enable Access to Infrastructure and Resources for Advancing Modern Biology and Biotechnology | National Science Foundation (NSF) | August 1, 2023 |
| June 24, 2023 | Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science | National Science Foundation (NSF) | October 24, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 | Major Research Instrumentation Program | National Science Foundation (NSF) | January 1, 2024 |
| September 10, 2023 | Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | January 10, 2024 |
| September 21, 2023 | Ethical and Responsible Research | National Science Foundation (NSF) | January 21, 2024 |
| October 19, 2023 | Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | National Science Foundation (NSF) | February 20, 2024 |
| TBD | MPS-Ascend External Mentoring | National Science Foundation (NSF) | TBD |
| TBD | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | NRC | TBD |
| TBD | 2022 Blavatnik National Awards | The Blavatnik Family Foundation | TBD |
| TBD | Physics Frontiers Centers | National Science Foundation (NSF) | TBD |
| TBD | Quantum Sensing Challenges for Transformational Advances in Quantum Systems (QuSeC-TAQS) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | TBD |
| TBD | Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Student Awards Program | The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. | TBD |
If an internal deadline listed above is closed, please contact OSRP as opportunities may still be available.
Pre-Proposal and Internal Review Process
Pre-proposal Submission
Pre-proposals are submitted through this Google form, and must be received by 5:00 PM on the day of the internal deadline to receive full consideration. Email submissions will not be accepted. In case the number of pre-proposals received is fewer than the submission limit, the Office of Sponsored Research (OSRP) may accept late pre-proposal submissions.
The information required in by the pre-proposal Google form is
- Sponsor, name of the program, solicitation number
- PI and all personnel (including co-PIs, senior personnel, subcontractors, etc.) and their affiliation
- Full title of the project
- Proposal abstract: a one to three-page summary and a budget and budget justification
Internal Review Panel
The Vice Provost for Research (VPR), or designee, will convene an internal panel to review properly submitted summaries. The panel will meet to discuss the relative merits of the summary and to recommend the summary (ies) to be invited to submit. On rare occasions, the panel’s recommendations may not be accepted by the Vice Provost for Research based on University priorities or best interests. Decisions will typically be reached two weeks after the internal deadline.
Red Team Reviews of Proposals
Large or complex proposals will undergo red team reviews. The VPR will convene a red team review panel consisting of internal and/or external reviewers. The panel will receive an 80% complete draft of the proposal to the sponsor four weeks prior to the sponsor deadline, and will meet with the PI and his or her team to provide feedback three weeks prior to the sponsor deadline.
Please contact Domenica Pappas if you have any questions.