External grant information
Faculty Central supports faculty and staff with all stages of external funding, including identifying opportunities, interpreting requirements, preparing applications, and managing awarded grants. To schedule an appointment, contact Faculty Central.
This page covers funding from outside IU. For internal opportunities, see Internal Grants and Fellowships.
IU hosts a broad set of research-related policies covering topics such as research integrity, misconduct, conflicts of interest, data management, and research sponsorship. These apply to faculty and students alike and set expectations for responsible research practices:
Faculty are responsible for knowing and understanding the relevant policies, regulations, procedures, and important notices that 成人快手 follows before you begin your research. You can search and find the majority of IU research-related policies on the .
There are policies and guidance on the . Review and understand both lists of policies.
Submitting external grant and contract proposals
The following steps apply to all proposals, subawards, Letters of Intent, and contracts involving external funding, whether you are PI or Co-PI.
Step 1: Inform
- After identifying a funding source, obtain approval from your dean/unit head and notify Dr. Carla Hermann, interim director of research.
- For writing or application assistance, contact Faculty Central.
- To review available funding opportunities, visit the Faculty Central channel in the Academic Affairs Teams site and choose .
Step 2: Write the proposal
- Engage Faculty Central early to ensure proposals meet funder guidelines and IU/IUS policies.
- IU Proposal Development Services (PDS) can support large/collaborative projects with at least six weeks’ notice.
Step 3: Budget approval
- Work with Faculty Central to prepare compliant budgets. Sarah Ruff reviews budgets for compliance and cost-sharing.
- Poor planning may cause delays or financial risk—consult early.
Step 4: Submit for ORA approval
All proposals must be reviewed by IUS/ORA before submission. Faculty Central uploads materials to Kuali Coeus (KC) for IUS/ORA review and approval.
- ORA requires review at least four business days before the sponsor deadline.
- ORA routes proposals for approval through the IU Southeast dean, the interim director of research, and vice chancellors.
Step 5: Implementation
- If awarded, Faculty Central supports grant management, including compliance, reporting, budget amendments, PI changes, IRB applications, and monitoring spending and progress.
For project ideas or funding exploration, contact Faculty Central.