Sponsored Programs

Sponsored Programs Elon University Services Offered

Sponsored Programs is responsible for assisting faculty, staff, students and community organizations pursuing external funding for scholarship, education, research and other creative activities.

Proposal Development:  Sponsor Identification. The office assists in identifying appropriate funding sources for proposal development and submission.  Sample Proposals. For use as a reference in proposal development, the office can provide samples of funded proposals, abstracts of awards from various agencies, and resources for writing proposals.  Application Forms and Procedures. The office maintains information on procedures for applying for funds from various agencies and standard application forms. The office will obtain forms and guidelines for any agency you wish to approach.  Technical Assistance. The office provides assistance in the review and editing of the proposal. Prepares “boilerplate materials” such as descriptions of each college, institutional mission statement, faculty profiles, etc… Ensures compliance and agency regulations such as animal use and human subjects. Contacts agency program directors for assistance or clarification of guidelines on behalf of the investigator. Acts as liaison with partners on collaborative proposals.  Budget Preparation. Assists with budget development for proposals. Verifies and assists with securing match requirements.  Proposal Submission. Prepares the appropriate number of copies, ensuring that required forms and information are present and mailed to the agency. Assists the investigator with electronic submission process required by some agencies.

Grant Award:  Liaison with Agency. Assists investigator in negotiating changes in scope or budget with agency program officer.  Agency Regulations. Assists investigator in implementing grant award to insure compliance with agency regulations.  Reporting Requirements. Notifies investigator of reporting requirements, assists in the preparation of forms so all agency deadlines are met.  Implementation. The office provides administrative assistance to the investigator so time lines and specific objectives of the award can be met.  Expenditures. Accounting reviews all expenditures and maintains copies for agency compliance requirements.  Collaborative Awards. Assists investigator in securing partnerships with outside organizations. Assists in the preparation and submission of reports for collaborative projects.