Northeastern State University

Proposals are routed and approved within the University using the Northeastern State University Routing Form and Matching Funds Form.

1. Once a grant opportunity has been identified and the Principal Investigator (PI) has developed a rough draft of the proposal, the draft should be submitted to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (RASP) no later than 10 business days prior to the deadline of the grant solicitation.This time is necessary for RASP to confer with the PI in making necessary revisions to the proposal to ensure accuracy and compliance with the funding agency.
2. Upon completion of the final proposal, a NSU Routing Form and Matching Funds Form (when applicable) must be completed by the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. The Principal Investigator will need to sign the routing form to begin the routing process.
3. The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs will complete the routing process. The proposal will be reviewed and the routing form signed by: The Principal Investigator, the Dean or Department Head, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Office of Research Administration, the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Administration, and the President.
4. The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs submits the proposal to the funding agency, electronically or via hard copies, whichever is required.
5. If requested, a completed, signed copy of the routing form and proposal is sent to the Principal Investigator and the appropriate Dean through campus mail.