The Office for Research works with faculty and researchers to obtain research and educational program funding, including providing multidisciplinary grant proposal development, and serving as a point of contact for faculty seeking advice and guidelines on proposal-related policies.
RPI Proposal Resources & Content
RPI Proposal Document Templates
Sponsoring Agencies Guides & Resources
NSF Resources
- NSF Proposal Preparation Guide (PAPPG 24-1) effective 5/20/2024
- NSF Resource Center - NSF Grants Conference Session Recordings
- NSF Presentation Slides on Proposal Preparation
- NSF 5 Tips on Broader Impacts
- NSF Collaborators & Other Affiliations (COA) Template
- NSF Guidance on Postdoctoral Mentoring Plans
NIH Resources
- NIH Table of Standard Due Dates
- NIH Forms, Application Guides and Instructions
- NIH Guidance on Data Management & Sharing Plan (includes examples)
DOE Resources
Grants 101 Webinars
Grants 101: Essentials of Grant Budget Preparation - June 2023
Grants 101: Using SciENcv for NSF Biosketch and C&P - October 2023
Grants 101: Keck Foundation Funding Info Session – June 2024
Grants 101: Proposal Preparation Workshop - June 2024
- Slides
- Recording
- Introduction (at 00:00)
- Pre-Award Process (at 04:34)
- Proposal Preparation - Business Administrator Role (at 23:33)
- New Disclosure Requirements NSPM-33 (at 38:43)
- NSF Senior Personnel Documents (at 1:12:26)
- NSPM-33 Guidance on Disclosures (Tables – updated May 20, 2024)
Research Administration & Finance
Research Administration and Finance (RAF) serves as a central resource by providing guidance and stewardship for the entire research community at Rensselaer. RAF assists faculty with proposal submissions, grants, contracts, subawards, and agreements, along with help in complying with sponsored project regulations and requirements.