First: Take 60 seconds to let Engineering Research Administration (ERA) know you plan to submit a proposal:

• Notice of Intent Form
  This 60-second form helps ERA plan ahead. Do this months in advance if possible.

Second: At least 30 business days before sponsor deadline, provide the key info required for ERA to start your proposal:

• Proposal Intake Form
  This five-minute form will ask you easy-to-answer questions. You will need little to no prep to complete this form. ERA can do most of the administrative pieces of your proposal. Complete at least 30 business days before sponsor deadline.

• F&A Return: How, When and How Much
• REQUEST F&A RETURN HERE.
• Complete F&A Explanation

• REQUEST Re-assessment of your DF Threshold HERE.
• Discretionary Funds (DF) Threshold Calculation is explained HERE

• REQUEST Salary Savings return HERE.
• Academic Year Salary Action REQUEST HERE.
• Salary Savings explanation HERE.

• To request space allocation, equipment installation or space renovation, submit this FORM.
• Space Allocation and Renovation policies

• Request a one-time investment in research equipment from the Dean’s office HERE.

• Request incentive funds to support large or resubmitted proposals, sponsor or collaborator travel, symposia, publication fees or MU website development HERE.

This worksheet helps PIs plan support for lab personnel, track who is working on which project and identify gaps.