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Proposal Process Training to take place January 13th, 2021

Start the new year off right by joining the Office of Sponsored Programs' (OSP) pre-award associates for a look at the proposal submission process at Virginia Tech.

Whether you are an experienced researcher new to Virginia Tech, a new faculty member, or a staff member who assists with proposals, this two-hour review will help answer your questions about the details of submitting a proposal through Virginia Tech's Office of Sponsored Programs.

Introduction to Virginia Tech's Proposal Submission Process

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
9-11 a.m.

* The training will take place via Zoom (link to be sent prior to the presentation)

In this session we will look at:

  • Basic components common to most proposals;
  • How budgeting is done at Virginia Tech to meet federal and university requirements;
  • Roles and responsibilities of the PI, departmental proposal team members, and pre-award associates;
  • Various ways proposals get submitted to the sponsor;
  • Transferring an existing award to Virginia Tech;
  • Summit - Virginia Tech's electronic research administration system;
  • Internal deadlines vs. sponsor deadlines; and
  • Additional OVPRI resources

Pre-award associates will be available to answer questions after the session. Please register by Friday, January 8.