Internal Deadline for Grant Submissions

It is imperative that all faculty members acknowledge and adhere to the internal deadline as the definitive deadline for grant submissions. This deadline is deliberately established to provide pre-award research administrators with sufficient time to execute their expert and intricate work, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and eligible for funding.

Failure to comply with the internal deadline adversely impacts the effectiveness of pre-award research administrators and the institution as a whole. Instances of investigators pushing the internal deadline create undue pressure on those responsible for submission, leading to compromised quality and compliance of submissions.

Therefore, faculty members are expected to prioritize adherence to the internal deadline, recognizing its importance in facilitating the timely and successful submission of grant proposals. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action and could jeopardize future grant opportunities for the individual and the institution.

 If you anticipate not meeting a deadline, reach out to your Program Officer to explore potential accommodations. 

For more on this policy please see our website at https://web.uri.edu/research-admin/central-pre-award/to-prepare-and-submit-your-proposal/#:~:text=Proposal%20Processing%20Timeline%20%26%20Deadlines%3A%20The,proposals%20that%20are%20submitted%20late. or https://web.uri.edu/research-admin/proposal-submission-deadline-guideline/