Proposal Processing

Preparation, Review and Submission of Sponsored Project Proposals

(Taken from University Rule 15.01.01.M1)

1. GENERAL

All University pre-award activities for which external funding, including University proposals submitted through the Texas A&M Research Foundation, must adhere to University Rules, and System Regulation and Policies. Any research proposal or other sponsored activity, where funding is from an external source, including proposals from Agriculture or Engineering programs, which involves University faculty, facilities, or resources (i.e., matching funds, equipment use, faculty time, cost-sharing, research compliance, indirect cost, etc.) must be approved by the Research Policy and Development Support Office in the Office of the Vice President of Research. Joint proposals involving two or more Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) institutions and agencies will be executed by each Chief Executive Officer or designee (CEO).

The Research Policy and Development Support Office, the Department of Contract Administration, and the Texas A&M Research Foundation, are the central University offices responsible for sponsored project proposal administration and acceptance of awards on behalf of Texas A&M University.
 

Other topics:

2. INTERNAL REVIEW AND PROCESSING

3. PREPARATION, REVIEW AND SUBMISSION OF SPONSORED PROJECT PROPOSALS

4. UNIVERSITY POST-AWARD SPONSORED PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

5. OBLIGATION TO INFORM SPONSORS OF CHANGES IN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR STATUS

6. ACTING PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Click here for a chart illustrating the Texas A&M research administrative process.
• Click here for a flowchart illustrating the overall proposal approval process.
• Click here for a chart showing the routing process for proposal approval involving the Texas A&M Research Foundation.
• Click here for a chart showing the direct routing process for proposal approval.
  

Frequently Asked Questions From Texas A&M University Faculty and Staff

Answers to the following questions are available via links.

What kinds of proposals does the office handle?

Which Research Service Offices should proposals be submitted through?

What does a typical proposal include?

What is Conflict of Interest?

What is a Document Review / Approval Sheet?

What is the Executive Signature Review Form?

What is our Facilities and Administration Rate?

What is Cost Sharing?

How do I request for permission to reduce/waive facilities and administrative costs (indirect costs)?

What are the current rates for fringe benefits?

What is the procedure for requesting permission to submit a proposal through another campus agency?