University of Arkansas at Little Rock

You should develop a project plan before writing a proposal and meet with us at the beginning of the proposal process. We request that you have your proposal/contract ready for submission and in our office at least seven (7) business days prior to its due date to allow for a more thorough review before submission to an agency to increase your chances of being funded.View our frequently requested information for the institutional information most needed for proposal completion such as UALR’s indentifiers, fringe benefits, and indirect cost rates.

For best results preparing proposals, you should:

• Start early;
• Share ideas with peers and ORSP in the development stage;
• Shop the idea with the sponsors;
• Tailor proposal to sponsor’s agenda;
• Request adequate resources;
• Follow and address sponsor’s guidelines;
• Organize proposals carefully, and write clearly and concisely;
• Review budgets and resources with your department Chair, Dean, and ORSP.
• Secure necessary committee reviews and certifications, and obtain support letters in a timely manner;