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Dave Plawchan Managing Project Representative, DRDA

Working with DRDA NSF Career Development Workshop Division of Research Development and Administration. Dave Plawchan Managing Project Representative, DRDA. University Research Administration

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Dave Plawchan Managing Project Representative, DRDA

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  1. Working with DRDA NSF Career Development WorkshopDivision of Research Development and Administration Dave Plawchan Managing Project Representative, DRDA

  2. University Research Administration Several University of Michigan offices and units play key roles in the administrative aspects of research. Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Office of the Vice Presidentfor Finance Financial Operations,Sponsored Programs Division of Research Development& Administration (DRDA) Office of Technology TransferMED SCHOOL & MAIN OFFICE Contract Administration Schools, Colleges, Institutes and Centers Unit & Department Level Administration

  3. DRDA Mission Our mission is to assist faculty and staff members in all aspects of externally funded research projects and other scholarly activities — from the identification of a potential sponsor and the preparation of a proposal, through various administrative problems (related to budgets, personnel, space, sub-contracts, reporting and accountability, patents, negotiations with the sponsor) during the course of the project, to the submission of the documents required to close out the project.

  4. How Many? • NSF Career Award proposals in Fiscal Year 10? There have been 44 submissions, 11 from LSA. 13 have already been awarded ( Four from LSA) • Active NSF Career Awards? There are currently 75 active NSF Career Awards

  5. DRDA Structure • Project Reps. Organized by Sponsor Groups • Provides Sponsor Specific Expertise • * NSF, DoE • * NIH • * Industry Sponors • * Defense, NASA • Foundations • Arts & Humanities www.research.umich.edu

  6. University Research Administration DRDA Services • Funding Services and Resources • Proposal Preparation and Review • Process and submit proposals • Negotiate awards • Negotiate contracts • Administer Projects • Research Administration Workshops

  7. DRDA Funding Resources www.research.umich.edu Databases (COS, PRISM, etc.)Kate Strzempek (936-1284) • E-mail alert systems(i.e. NSF custom news, etc.) • DRDA assistance w/searches • drda-net announcements(contact mroulo@umich.edu) • Workshops

  8. Proposal Preparation • Important Points: • Obtain and follow sponsor guidelines before you start • Contact the DRDA project rep you’ll be working with (get it in the queue!!)**fastlane-admin@umich.edu** • Enlist the assistance of your unit administrator from the beginning • Submit to DRDA ahead of time for final review, endorsement and delivery to sponsor agency

  9. Submitting the Proposal to DRDA • Deadlines: • When does it need to get to DRDA? • For “Full Service” • No fewer than seven business days in advance of the deadline date: • fully signed Proposal Approval Form (PAF) • administrative shell • No fewer than four business days in advance of the deadline date: • final, completed electronic file.

  10. DRDA Deadlines

  11. Submitting the Proposal to DRDA • WHAT DOES DRDA DO with Your Proposal? • Checks proposal to ensure all pieces are present and make sure it follows sponsor guidelines • Checks budget for accuracy • Checks that PAF, budget, text and forms comply with sponsor and UM policies and rules • Obtains necessary signatures (central administration) • Makes copies for sponsor, PI, PI unit and DRDA • Sends to sponsor via appropriate carrier to to ensure timely delivery

  12. Electronic Proposal Submission • NSF Fastlane System • DRDA help - fastlane-admin@umich.edu • Grants.gov

  13. Use Web Resources • www.research.umich.edu • DRDA Contacts • Forms • UM, Federal and Sponsor Policies • Funding Information • Proposal Processing • Project Administration • News and Information • Training Opportunities

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