Write and submit a proposal

Multidisciplinary, collaborative proposals are more likely to be funded at the national level. 

Remember that approvals and requirements for human or animal subject use should be considered while developing a proposal regardless of funding source.

Research interest groups (RIGs)

A research interest group (RIG) is a grassroots, faculty-led community of scholars that fosters collaboration, research ideation, public engagement and academic leadership.

Online collaborative resources

The University of Missouri System has developed a public-facing website for identifying collaborators. The Academic Analytics website, called UM Scholars, allows researchers to search systemwide by name or research topic.

Proposal pre-submission internal review and pitch sessions

Collaborative critiques of grant project narratives, descriptions and research strategies are key to creating strong grant proposal submissions. A reviewer’s perspective can help enhance a proposal and increase the likelihood of it being funded. Email us for more information.

Research Development Network (RDN)

The RDN includes professionals in various divisions, departments and units across campus. RDN professionals assist in finding funding opportunities, budget and proposal development and project management once the grant is funded.

Human subjects research

• Determine whether your research requires IRB (Institutional Review Board) review and approval using our decision chart or reviewing our IRB submission and review process.
• Submit a request for MU to be the IRB of Record or an Initial Reliance Request. 

Animal research

• The Office of Animal Resources is available for consultation on model development and to provide input for proposals.
• Determine whether your research requires ACUC (Animal Care and Use Committee) review and approval.
• Animal research per diem rates.
• Grants and contracts information frequently requested by funding agencies:
  • Animal Welfare/PHS Assurance No. D16-00249
  • USDA Registration No. 43R0048
  • AAALAC Unit No. 487
  • Most recent AAALAC site visit date: 3/8/21
  • Most recent AAALAC accreditation date: 6/23/21
  • Initial AAALAC accreditation date: 5/23/79
• Researcher Login - for policies, forms, guidelines and more.

Need to show how your research benefits society?

MU’s Technology Advancement office can help you craft an intellectual property strategy and suggest other commercialization information for your proposal.

Are you applying for corporate funding?

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations also can help you explore opportunities.

Guides

• Award Purpose Determination Guide
• Data Management Plans
• Export Controls quick facts
• Federal Demonstration Partnership and the FDP Expanded Clearinghouse
• Grant Administrative Information
• Grant Fact Sheet
• Grant Transfer Procedure Guide
• iThenticate
• NIH eRA Commons Registration
• NSF FastLane Registration
• PeopleSoft Grants Module Access
• PI Eligibility

Forms

• Add Budget Categories/Keywords to PeopleSoft
• Advance and Pre-Award Accounts
• Clinical Trials F&A Cost Recovery
• Cost Share
• DHHS Salary Cap
• Electronic Proposal Signature Routing Sheet (ePSRS)
• ePSRS Security Changes
• Export Control
• F&A Cost Recovery
• Fee for Service vs. Sponsored Activity
• Financial Conflict of Interest in NSF-Funded Research
• Financial Conflict of Interest Under the 2011 Revised PHS Regulation
• Funded Proposal Permission Request Form
• Grants Training Registration App
• Guidance to Investigators to Disclose All Financial Interests
• Incoming Grant Transfer Checklist Form
• Intellectual Property
• Investigator Form
• New Chartfield (DeptID) Request for Grants
• New Sponsor Request Form
• Non-Funded Proposals
• NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• Participant Support Costs
• Pre-Award Account Request Form
• Proposal Submission Deadlines
• Public Access Policies
• Publication Restriction Waiver
• Request for Contribution of F&A
• Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Cyber Incident Reporting
• Sponsored Programs Guidance on Industry Contracts Relating to Oversight Management Plans
• Subrecipient Commitment Form
• Subrecipient and Contractor Determination Checklist
• Third Party Commitment Form

Templates

Basic Internal Budget (Excel document)

Travel Budget (Excel document)

NIH Mod Internal Budget (Excel document)

NSF Internal Budget (Excel Document)

USDA Internal Budget (Excel document)

Sample School of Medicine Research Proposal Questionnaire (PDF)

Sample Journalism PSRS General Questionnaire (PDF)

Master Sponsored Project Agreement

Standard Sponsored Project Agreement

Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement

Outgoing Material Transfer Agreement

Learn about confidentiality, data use and material transfer agreements.

Human Subjects Research

• Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and review process
• Procedures
  • Exempt Review
  • Initial Review 

Animal Research

Review instructions for starting an animal protocol.

Researchers can log in to access animal use policies, guidelines and care information.

eCompliance

Access all areas of compliance including Animal and Human Subjects research, Conflict of Interest, Export Controls, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Travel Authorizations and more.

Learn about MU inventor rights and responsibilities

As a general rule, MU owns inventions made by its employees. See University of Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 100.020.

• Disclose an invention.
• Make sure to have a nondisclosure, data use or material transfer agreement in place before you share confidential or unpublished research, data or materials with an outside collaborator. 

Self-paced professional development resources

• Data Management Plans 101
  View recorded session
  View the presentation
• NSF 101: Working with a Program Officer
  View recorded session 
  View the presentation
• Demystifying NIH and the Peer Review Process 
  View recorded session 
  View the presentation
• Writing Workshop 
  Learn new ways to break through your academic writers’ block
  View the presentation
• Resubmitting Your Proposal: Tips for Success 
  View recorded session
  View presentation
  Handout —  Resubmitting Your Proposal Additional Resources

More professional development resources

• Browse our growing library of recorded webinars.
• Sign up for upcoming workshops.
• We also offer several programs that provide sustained support and training.

Need an innovation strategy for your proposal?

The National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) provides researchers with insights that reduce the time and risk associated with translating ideas from laboratory to marketplace.

Additional resources

• Assessment Resource Center
• CARES (Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems)