The CICS team will work with a CCI researcher on all aspects of proposal development and submission. Download CICS Team Contact List (PDF) for assistance with specific items below.
Pivot is a comprehensive, searchable database of funding opportunities and research profiles. Opportunities include federal, non-federal, foundation, and private opportunities, both domestic and international.
Grants.gov is the most comprehensive public source for information on federal funding opportunities.
iThenticateplagiarism tool. CICS has three licenses for use by CCI faculty and student researchers.
University-Level Information from Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
CCI Office of the Dean has specified that all CCI proposal submissions must be routed through the CICS office. The assistant director of Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), David Smelser, has confirmed that our CICS processes meet OSP requirements.
Register for submission management portals (e.g., Fastlane, grants.gov, ASSIST)
No less than 10 business days* prior to sponsor deadline
Submit all proposal documents to the CICS officewhether or not the PI has worked with CICS to develop the proposal
CICS reviews the documents and works with OSP, consulting the PI as necessary, on outstanding questions to prepare the most complete documents possible.
No less than 5 business days* prior to sponsor deadline
CICS uploads the documents to Cayuse as a submission to OSP
The budget documents (including subcontractor documents) and supporting documents MUST be in final form at this time. See, OSP Proposal Submission Deadlines
To enable direct submission support in portals (e.g., Fastlane, grants.gov, ASSIST), give access to CICS
*does not include staff holidays and administrative closings
