A Limited Submission is a funding program for which the sponsor has restricted the number of applications or proposals an institution can submit in response to that program.
The principal investigator is responsible for notifying Research Services as soon as possible if a proposal is being developed for any program that limits the number of submissions from the institution.
The submission of more proposals than allowed may result in a disqualification of all proposals, so limited submissions are coordinated through Research Services. Generally, all campuses are considered a single institution by sponsors (e.g. NSF) unless alternate limitations (鈥渂y school,鈥� 鈥渂y department鈥�) clearly apply. However, some sponsors may consider branch campuses as separate, by definition. It is best to consult early with your Grant Coordinator to make a determination.
Our Process
- Funding Opportunity Identified: ORED actively monitors and posts limited submission opportunities. Principal Investigators (PIs) are also responsible for reviewing sponsor announcements for restrictions and notifying ORED of opportunities not yet listed (submission through an online form).
- Internal Competition Announced: When an opportunity is identified, ORED announces an internal competition and sets an internal application deadline.
- 聽Internal Application Submitted: PIs submit their internal application by the posted deadline through , following the guidelines in the competition announcement.
- Internal Review & Selection: After the internal deadline, ORED reviews the number of applications received:
- If the number of applications is less than or equal to the sponsor鈥檚 cap, all applicants are approved to move forward, and ORED notifies them immediately.
- If the number of applications exceeds the cap, an internal review process is required.
- If applications exceed the cap, a faculty review committee evaluates them using established criteria. The committee selects the most suitable applicant(s). Feedback is provided when possible.
- Limited Submission Approval: ORED notifies all applicants of the outcome. Approved PIs receive authorization to prepare full proposals for external submission.聽
- External submission Preparation: Approved PIs prepare and submit their full proposals to the sponsor, following standard institutional and sponsor submission procedures. PIs are encouraged to incorporate any feedback provided by the review committee into their final submission.