1. A few things to know… Every proposal must have a Proposal Approval Record (PAR). Every proposal must have a Proposal Approval Record (PAR).Proposal Approval RecordProposal Approval Record It is always a good idea to make the College Research Office aware that you are planning to submit a proposal. It is always a good idea to make the College Research Office aware that you are planning to submit a proposal. Only the Administrative Shell (not the full proposal) is needed by the Research Office. Only the Administrative Shell (not the full proposal) is needed by the Research Office. Be sure to contact Dean Byrd in advance for cost share needs. Be sure to contact Dean Byrd in advance for cost share needs. If using the ePAR, the PI can sign the PAR using the electronic signature process. If using the ePAR, the PI can sign the PAR using the electronic signature process.ePAR As you work on your proposal, if you have questions or need assistance, including help with budgets or preparing particular forms, please feel free to contact us. As you work on your proposal, if you have questions or need assistance, including help with budgets or preparing particular forms, please feel free to contact us.contact uscontact us

2. Proposal Timeline for Submission When to have items prepared Timeline to SubmissionProposal Activity Register with NIH eRA Commons or Review eRA Commons Profile for currency Locate the Funding Announcement 4 – 5 WeeksContact the College Research Office and DCG about intention to submit Go to College Research Website for Proposal Approval Process, forms, guidelines, helpful tips, contact info, etc. 3 WeeksPrepare Admin Shell - Route for necessary approvals and signatures 7 Business DaysSubmit Admin Shell to College Research Office for approval and submission to DCG 5 Business DaysSubmit complete file to DCG - Follow Grants.gov Drop Box Instructions to submit the file to DCG Check email from DCG Admin for Grants.gov submission receipt Check email from NIH for eRA notifications for Action Required Check eRA Commons for errors or warnings If no errors exist in your file, it will be automatically accepted by NIH two (2) days after receipt by NIH

3. CCCC oooo llll llll eeee gggg eeee R R R R eeee ssss eeee aaaa rrrr cccc hhhh H H H H oooo mmmm eeee pppp aaaa gggg eeee

4. Web Resources USC Web Resources Office of the Vice Provost for Research Advancement http://www.usc.edu/research/ http://www.usc.edu/research/ DCG ePAR http://ais-fa.usc.edu/FormAssistantLogin.html http://ais-fa.usc.edu/FormAssistantLogin.html DCG Home Page and Drop Box http://www.usc.edu/dept/contracts/ http://www.usc.edu/dept/contracts/ College Web Resources College Research Office – Research and Advancement http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ Proposal Development page http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ra/proposal_development/ Forms page http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ra/proposal_development/forms.html SF424 (R&R) - NIH Grant Application Information http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ra/proposal_development/sf424_navigation_guide.html NIH eSubmission page http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/research/ra/proposal_development/nih_esubmission.html Funding Opportunity database homepage http://usccollege.usc.edu/tools/mytools/Funding_Opportunities/search_content.cfm NIH Web Resources National Institutes of Health - http://www.nih.gov/ http://www.nih.gov/ NIH Salary Cap -- http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/salcap_summary.htm http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/salcap_summary.htm NIH Office of Extramural Research - http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm Download PureEdge Viewer and Mac Support http://www.grants.gov/resources/download_software.jsp#non_window NIH Applications Page http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm NIH Electronic Submission FAQ http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/faq.htm# http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/faq.htm#

5. Questions??? Andrea Hutchinson Proposal Preparation Coordinator 213.740.5854andrea.hutchinson@usc.edu