Fill out the SDSC Proposal Intake Form as soon as you decide that you want to submit a proposal. This will help us gather the information we need to assist you with your proposal. Your SDSC proposal lead will be in touch with you after your form submission is received.
Proposal Review and Timely Submission:
To ensure compliance with OCGA’s timely submission policy, refer to the table below outlining SDSC Business Office requirements and deadlines.
NOTE: review and risk levels* of all SDSC proposals are tracked by the Business Office.
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Standard Proposals (budgets up to $4,999,999; less than 3 subawards) 7+ business days prior to sponsor deadline |
Standard Proposals Less than 7 business days and greater than 4 business days prior to sponsor deadline. |
Standard Proposals 4 or less business days prior to sponsor deadline |
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Complex Proposals** (budgets $5,000,000 and above; more than 2 subawards) 22+ business days prior to sponsor deadline |
Complex Proposals Less than 22 business days and greater than 5 business days prior to sponsor deadline |
Complex Proposals 5 or less business days prior to sponsor deadline |
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All proposal documents are in final draft except that the SOW can be in draft form up until 4 days before the deadline. Budget and Budget Justification need no further changes. |
All proposal documents are in final draft except that the SOW can be in draft form up until 4 days before the deadline. Budget and Budget Justification need no further changes. |
All proposal documents are in final draft form. |
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Most comprehensive review to ensure proposal success |
Minimal review of essential critical elements. |
SPO will not guarantee that the proposal will be submitted as there may be limited capacity to do so or technical or compliance issues that prevent a submission. |
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* Proposals risk being rejected because of errors and warnings in the proposal packet. |
* Proposals risk being rejected because of errors and warnings in the proposal packet. |
**Complex Proposals also include large-scale/multi-project proposals (e.g., NIH Program Project Center Grants (Pxx), Cooperative Agreements (Uxx), proposals with multiple subawards), government contract proposals, and/or proposals that require review/acceptance of terms and conditions at time of proposal.
Additional Information:
- Proposal Development resource library and guidance
- Developing Budgets