Working with DRDAWorking with DRDA NSF Career Development NSF Career Development

WorkshopWorkshopDivision of Research Development and AdministrationDivision of Research Development and Administration

Dave PlawchanManaging Project Representative, DRDA

University Research AdministrationUniversity Research AdministrationSeveral University of Michigan offices and units play key roles in the administrative aspects of research.

Office of Technology TransferMED 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 Schools, Colleges, Institutes and CentersCenters

Unit & Department Level Administration

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

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How Many?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

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DRDA StructureDRDA Structure Project Reps. Organized by Sponsor Groups

Provides Sponsor Specific Expertise* NSF, DoE* NIH* Industry Sponors* Defense, NASA•Foundations•Arts & Humanitieswww.research.umich.edu

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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

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DRDA Funding Resources

Databases (COS, PRISM, etc.)Kate Strzempek (936-1284)

• E-mail alert systems(i.e. NSF custom news, etc.)

• DRDA assistance w/searches• drda-net announcements

(contact mroulo@umich.edu)• Workshops

www.research.umich.edu

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Proposal Preparation Important Points: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!!)**fastlane-admin@umich.edu**

•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

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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 DRDASubmitting the Proposal to DRDA

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DRDA DeadlinesDRDA Deadlines

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Submitting the Proposal to DRDASubmitting the Proposal to DRDAWHAT DOES DRDA DO with Your Proposal?WHAT DOES DRDA DO with Your Proposal?•Checks proposal to ensure all pieces are present and make sure it follows sponsor guidelinesmake 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

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Electronic Proposal SubmissionElectronic Proposal Submission

•NSF Fastlane SystemDRDA help - fastlane-admin@umich.edu

•Grants.gov

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Use Web ResourcesUse Web Resourceswww.research.umich.eduwww.research.umich.edu

•DRDA Contacts•Forms•UM, Federal and Sponsor Policies•Funding Information•Proposal Processing•Project Administration•News and Information•Training Opportunities