Sonoma State University, reseach and sponsored programs

Proposal Development

ORSP provides the following proposal development services:

External proposals:

  • Assist with defining project design and scope:
    • concept papers
    • draft budgets
    • timelines
  • Provide training for prospect research
  • Analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) and sponsor guidelines
  • Assist with developing proposals to external sponsors:
    • letters of inquiry
    • pre-proposals
    • final proposal narratives
    • final budgets and budget justifications
    • submission of proposals
  • Assure proposals are in compliance with university and sponsor guidelines and regulations.
  • Route proposals for endorsement by senior SSU administration prior to submitting to sponsoring agencies.

Internal proposals:

  • Serve as staff to the Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs (FSSP) and provide pre- and post-award administration services for the internal awards program.