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Research

Proposal Development

CAAC Research Support is an approved Office of Sponsored Programs satellite office.  We provide professional grant proposal development, award acceptance, and administration services.  The goal of our office is to lessen the administrative burden and reduce errors that may potentially eliminate your proposal from consideration by a sponsor. We hope you find the links below helpful in locating the information you need. Please contact us if you have any questions, or if we can help in any way.

The Clemson University Office of Sponsored Programs website is a great resource where you can find more information on:

  • Getting Started & Finding Funding,
  • Sponsored Programs Certification,
  • Locating funding through InfoEd using SPIN,
  • internal funding (URGC), limited submissions, external funding opportunities grouped by college,
  • agency specific requirements and certifications, and
  • InfoEd Training Videos

 

Certification and Training Sample Proposals and Guidelines Forms and Templates Policies and Compliance Grant Proposal Process Grant Writer's Guide

Proposal Development Resources

Signature Authority for Proposals 

CAAC Proposal Setup Form

Budget Justification Sample Template

Data Management Plan Assistance

Data ManagementPlanning Tool

F&A and fringe rates

Timeline for Review

Graduate Tuition Differential rates

Centers and Institutes

  • Getting Started and Finding Funding
    The Office of Research Support assists in obtaining electronic registration with federal sponsors, with locating external and internal funding opportunities, and distributes information about Limited Submissions.
  • Developing Your Proposal
    Our staff and the OSP Proposal Development Center provide developmental editing, proofreading, and group or individual consultation on all aspects of the proposal writing process, and proposal-related resources.
  • Preparing & Submitting Your Proposal
    The Research Support Staff assist with developing budgets, verifying the necessary forms and templates, and explaining the requirements for the submission of your proposal. The Research Office will submit your proposal on behalf of Clemson University to the sponsor. CAAC Policy states that a final version of your proposal must be submitted to CAAC Research Support five business days prior to the sponsor deadline in order to meet University deadlines.
  • Award Negotiation & Setup
    The Office of Research Support is authorized to negotiate and accept awards on your behalf. Our office works closely with faculty members during the negotiation phase.
  • Managing Your Award
    The CAAC Business Office works closely with the Office of Research Support and Grants and Contracts Administration in the Research Division during the life of the award.
  • Project Closeout
    Grants and Contracts Administration works closely with the CAAC Business Office and the Office of Research Support in closing out each project according to federal, state and/or sponsor guidelines.
  • Contact
    Please stop by a visit our office, or a list of staff contacts is available on our contact page.

Additional Resources

Conflict of Interest

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) Post-Award

Office of Industrial Contracts 

Proposal Development Center

Research Compliance 

Technology Transfer (CURF)

Please contact us at caahresearch@clemson.edu if you have further questions.