| When? | Development Phase | What Happens? | Who Can Help? |
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| 6 months – 1 year prior to sponsor deadline | Idea | Identify need, refine idea, find funding, build team, contact sponsor, notify chair/supervisor | University Grants Manager, Chair, and Dean collaborators |
| 6 months – 1 week prior to sponsor deadline | Draft proposal | Write draft narrative, create budget, confirm commitments, gather supporting materials, address compliance | University Grants Manager, ORSP, Special Funds Account, Chair and Dean collaborators |
| 5 – 7 days prior tp sponsor deadline | Final proposal | Submit final proposal to ORSP for internal review and approvals; revise if needed; submit proposal | ORSP |