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Research Proposals

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All proposals for funding for research that would be conducted under the auspices of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science must be processed through the Institute’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and approved by the Associate Dean of Research and Advisory Services.

Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact OSP as they develop proposals.  Early contact and submission well in advance of the funding agency’s filing deadline will greatly ease the process.  As noted below, complete proposals must be submitted for review and processing at least 10 days before the deadline.

The full set of procedures and forms can be found on the Office of Sponsored Programs web site, VIMS Proposal Submission Requirements

At least 10 business days prior to the submission deadline:

  • Draft/Executive Summary: Forward a digital copy to the Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Budget: Forward a digital copy to OSP (preferably in Excel format)
  • If the funding agency requires a specific budget form please use that if possible (OSP has most of these in Excel format, please contact someone in OSP if you need forms)
  • Please contact someone in OSP for assistance developing your budget
  • Routing and Review: Complete and submit a Proposal Routing and Review Form

Prior to mailing/submission of completed proposal package a VIMS Internal Cover Sheet MUST be on file with OSP.  The cover sheet must be endorsed by the following (or designee)

  • Principal Investigator and all Co-Investigators
  • Section Chairs of all Investigators involved in proposal
  • Associate Director of Sponsored Programs
  • Associate Dean of Research and Advisory Services