Services

Submission of proposals for external funding (grants) is a process requiring a collaborative approach. The Office of Innovation and Research (OIR) facilitates such collaboration. We strive to provide a seamless, successful submission by coordinating various stages of proposal development and institutional approval process. Complying with Olin’s and the funding organization’s policies and procedures is also a crucial part of a successful submission and we work with the Financial Services to address these.

In short, OIR services include:

• Identifying funding opportunities
• Developing strategies for grants from federal agencies or private foundations
• Reviewing submission guidelines, compliance issues and editing proposals
• Coordinating budget preparation process with the Financial Services
• Gathering supportive internal documents
• Facilitating internal signature approval process
• Submitting proposals electronically or via U.S. mail

We also collaborate with the Financial Services during the proposal development phase to:

• Facilitate budget development and justification
• Review and plan cost sharing and matching requirement
• Prepare subcontract awards
• Review program expenditures