Working with DRDA NSF Career Development Workshop Division of Research Development and Administration Dave Plawchan Managing Project Representative, DRDA

University Research Administration Several University of Michigan offices and units play key roles in the administrative aspects of research. Office of Technology Transfer MED SCHOOL & MAIN OFFICE Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Division of Research Development & Administration (DRDA) Financial Operations, Sponsored Programs Contract Administration Office of the Vice President for Finance Schools, Colleges, Institutes and Centers Unit & Department Level Administration

3 DRDA Mission Our mission is to assist faculty and staff members in all aspects of externally funded research projects and other scholarly activities — from the identification of a potential sponsor and the preparation of a proposal, through various administrative problems (related to budgets, personnel, space, sub-contracts, reporting and accountability, patents, negotiations with the sponsor) during the course of the project, to the submission of the documents required to close out the project.

4 How Many? NSF Career Award proposals in Fiscal Year 10? There have been 44 submissions, 11 from LSA. 13 have already been awarded ( Four from LSA) Active NSF Career Awards? There are currently 75 active NSF Career Awards

5 DRDA Structure Project Reps. Organized by Sponsor Groups Provides Sponsor Specific Expertise * NSF, DoE * NIH * Industry Sponors * Defense, NASA Foundations Arts & Humanities

6 University Research Administration University Research Administration DRDA Services Funding Services and Resources Proposal Preparation and Review Process and submit proposals Negotiate awards Negotiate contracts Administer Projects Research Administration Workshops

7 DRDA Funding Resources Databases (COS, PRISM, etc.) Kate Strzempek ( ) alert systems (i.e. NSF custom news, etc.) DRDA assistance w/searches drda-net announcements (contact Workshops

8 Proposal Preparation Important Points: Obtain and follow sponsor guidelines before you start Contact the DRDA project rep you’ll be working with (get it in the queue!!) Enlist the assistance of your unit administrator from the beginning Submit to DRDA ahead of time for final review, endorsement and delivery to sponsor agency

9 Deadlines: When does it need to get to DRDA? For “Full Service” No fewer than seven business days in advance of the deadline date: fully signed Proposal Approval Form (PAF) administrative shell No fewer than four business days in advance of the deadline date: final, completed electronic file. Submitting the Proposal to DRDA

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11 Submitting the Proposal to DRDA WHAT DOES DRDA DO with Your Proposal? make sure it follows sponsor guidelinesChecks proposal to ensure all pieces are present and make sure it follows sponsor guidelines Checks budget for accuracy Checks that PAF, budget, text and forms comply with sponsor and UM policies and rules Obtains necessary signatures (central administration) Makes copies for sponsor, PI, PI unit and DRDA Sends to sponsor via appropriate carrier to to ensure timely delivery

12 Electronic Proposal Submission NSF Fastlane System DRDA help - Grants.gov

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14 Use Web Resources DRDA Contacts Forms UM, Federal and Sponsor Policies Funding Information Proposal Processing Project Administration News and Information Training Opportunities