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Idea Development Process

Before a project can begin, it must follow a thorough development process. Here’s how it works and how you can help.

Proposal & Deliverable Guidelines

Follow these proposal guidelines to help prepare a proposal that will be acceptable for review.

Contracting & Project Management

Once a proposal is approved for funding, the project manager will initiate pre-contract activities with the research team. These pre-contract activities may include equipment purchase reviews and financial pre-audits.

Roles & Responsibilities

Understand the different roles responsible for research projects.