Research Development
Research Development supports researchers in finding funding, preparing proposals, securing awards, and managing externally funded projects. The Office of Sponsored Programs is an intermediary between the researchers and the funding agencies, providing oversight and support. It also manages the administrative and regulatory aspects of sponsored research.
- Find Funding
Determining funding for your research can be a daunting task. The Office of Sponsored Programs is here to assist in locating optimum funding for your project. Below are links to provide information and direction to search for, and discover, funding for your specific research goals.
- Prepare and Submit a Proposal
Identifying funding for a project is only the first step in a long, and often complicated process. From proposal development, to submission, to award and beyond, the Office of Sponsored Programs can assist with every step.
- Pre-Award Forms
- Post-Award Forms
- Getting Started with a Grant
- Find Funding
- PI Roles and Responsibilities
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- Use TN Tech sign-in Credentials to access Streamlyne for Proposals
- Proposal Development Quick Guide (PDF)
- Key Personnel & Budget Creation Quick Guide (PDF)
- Budget Building Quick Guide (PDF)
- Proposal Submission & Approval Quick Guide (PDF)
- Quick Proposal & Institutional Proposal User Guide (PDF)
- Proposal Development & Budget Development Guide (PDF)
- Institutional Information
- Budget Justification Template
- Limited Proposal Submissions
- Research Development and Grant Writing News
- Research Guidance
- Research Expertise
Collaborations can be the key to a successful research project. From sub-awardees, to collaboration with colleagues, OSP offers search capabilities for finding the right research partners.
- Guidance and Forms
Informational and educational links for pre-award and post-award forms, pages, PDFs, and files can be found below, or contact the Office of Sponsored Programs for assistance.
Research Development and Grant Writing News publishes a monthly newsletter to provide information on how to compete successfully for research and education funding from federal agencies and foundations.
Follow the links below to access the current and archived versions of this newsletter
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