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What You Need To Know To Submit A Proposal

Submission Process

Pre-proposal   Preparation   Review   Submission

Choose a Funder.

Submit intent to Apply Form.

Meet a member of CFR staff.

File IRB or IACUC if necessary.

Arrange letters of recommendation.

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Prepare your budget.

Write narrative, letter or other required materials

Ask CFR for other required documents.

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Bring all materials to CFR staff member for review.

Resolve any issues that emerge.

Package proposal doe submission.

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Work with CFR staff to submit.

Have routing form signed.

If using grants gov submit 3 days early.
6-4 weeks   4-2 weeks   1 week prior   last week

Additional Information

Rates and Useful Facts

Grant Writing - Recommended Timeline

  • Come up with an idea. Look through:
  • Contact CFR-- we'll let Dean's Office know
  • Write draft
  • If your research involves animals or human subjects, visit Bowdoin's Research Oversight Committee website
  • Circulate drafts
  • One week before the deadline
    • Check Academic Dean’s calendar
    • Get Dean's OK on budget
    • Collect letters of support
    • Fine tune your proposal
  • Submit and send a copy to CFR. Our office will distribute it to the Dean's office