Indiana University

Office of the Vice Provost for Research

OVPR Proposal Development Services (PDS) helps IU Bloomington faculty find and secure funding for their research programs. PDS staff offer guidance and assistance to researchers in planning and conceptualizing externally funded research projects, seeking funding, and submitting well-crafted and responsive applications.

PDS helps researchers:

Search
  • focus funding searches
  • evaluate priorities of specific funding opportunities
Plan
  • connect with appropriate campus resources (e.g. assessment, data analysis and management, education and outreach, survey services, translational activities, etc.)
  • establish timelines and processes for proposal production
  • review program guidelines, and communicate with funding agencies
  • maximize collaborative efforts
Develop
  • formulate letters of inquiry/intent
  • create budgets and justifications that reflect the goals of the proposed activities
  • determine and compile supplementary materials such as biosketches, current & pending support, data for tables, institutional data, subcontractor materials, support letters, etc.
  • prepare IU internal documents
Review
  • review and edit narrative sections
  • vet applications for adherence to guidelines
Submit
  • prepare the final application
  • move the proposal through the proper channels
  • coordinate with the Office of Research Administration (ORA)
Respond
  • evaluate reviewers' comments 
  • prepare resubmissions