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OSP provides various proposal templates such as checklists, budget spreadsheets and justifications, biographical sketches, letters of commitment, and much more.

Understanding the Peer Review Process

• – This page explains the merit review process and how award decisions are made by NSF. The site also includes information on why and how to become a reviewer.
• – This page provides an overview of NIH's peer review process.

For more information on peer review policies and practices visit the following websites:

Opportunities to Serve as a Peer Reviewer

OSP regularly hosts workshops throughout the fall and spring on a variety of topics spanning the grant lifecycle. For example, Finding Funding, Grant Proposal Basics, and Applying to NSF. All Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff interested in grants are welcome. Look for upcoming workshops in our events calendar!

• (1-hour free course)

Each May, the Office of Sponsored Programs offers an intensive Grants Academy for Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty and staff members interested in seeking external funding to advance their work at Â鶹´«Ã½. During this multi-day program, participants can learn about the entire external grant funding process, including identifying sources of funding and proposal and budget preparation.

The call for applications for participation in Grants Academy is typically announced in March. Please click the link below for updates on the application process each year.