Make sure you are eligible

On this page:

The bottom line
Is it a limited submission?
Does the announcement restrict your eligibility?
Is this project feasible?

The bottom line

Once you find a potential funding opportunity, read the announcement closely to make sure you are eligible. Review each question on this page. If you are not eligible, return to your search for funding.

Is it a limited submission?

Check your announcement to see if the sponsor limits the number of proposals that can be submitted from the university. If it does, your proposal must go through an internal competition process at ASU.

Contact ORSPA's Funding Office at 965-0029 to find out how the internal competition works for your specific program. You may also find more information about your limited submission on our Limited Submission page.

Does the announcement restrict your eligibility?

Restrictions on the PI

Review the announcement for restrictions on the PI. Many sponsors restrict PIs by:

U.S. Citizenship
The PI's field of expertise
Number of years since receipt of Ph.D.
Tenure

Restrictions on the institution

Review the announcement for restrictions on the institution. See the table below for ASU eligibility.

-You ARE eligible- if sponsor requires ASU to be:	-You ARE NOT eligible- if sponsor requires ASU to be:
an institution of higher education (IHE)	a land-grant school
a non-profit organization	a minority serving institution
a 501(c) (3) entity	a small business entity
	a local educational agency (LEA)

Is this project feasible?

Consider these factors before you start your proposal.

Time

Is there sufficient time to prepare a truly competitive proposal, obtain all necessary approvals, have it reviewed, and submit it to meet the agency's deadline? See the Proposal Submission Timeline for the recommended timetable.

Facilities

Are facilities available in which the project can be carried out?

Other institutions/organizations

Are other institutions/organizations involved and do you have time to include them properly?

F&A rate

Does the funding source provide F&A, and at what rate? If it's restricted, additional steps will be required.

Cost sharing

Is cost sharing or matching funds required, and can the requirements be fulfilled? Is there enough time to obtain the required commitments?

Regulatory compliance

Are there regulatory compliance issues such as human subjects, animal care and use, etc. that need to be addressed? If so, is there enough time to get the necessary approvals?

Mission of your college/unit

Do the guidelines support the intent of your project as it fits within the mission of your college/unit?

Alternative guidelines

Would your project receive a more favorable review if submitted under another set of guidelines or under a different announcement from this sponsor?

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