Limited submission proposals are a common mechanism used by funding sponsors to manage competitive opportunities. They impose restrictions on the number or type of proposals an institution can submit for a given funding opportunity. This approach ensures a focused and high-quality pool of applicants while reducing the administrative burden for sponsors.

Key Aspects of Limited Submission Proposals:

1. Institutional Limitations:

   • The sponsor specifies a cap on the number of proposals an institution (e.g., a university or research center) can submit.
   • This limit could apply to specific project types, funding categories, or submission rounds.

2. Internal Selection Process:

   • Institutions often establish an internal review process to identify the most competitive proposals for submission.
   • This process typically involves an internal call for proposals, reviews by faculty committees, and ranking based on the alignment with sponsor priorities.

3. Sponsor Goals:

   • Limited submission policies help sponsors avoid an unmanageable number of applications.
   • They encourage institutions to submit only their strongest and most relevant proposals.

4. Examples of Limitations:

   • A maximum of one proposal per institution for a specific grant.
   • Restrictions based on disciplines, roles, or funding tracks.

Understanding and adhering to limited submission guidelines is critical for institutions and researchers to effectively compete for funding and maintain good standing with sponsors.

If a Request for Proposals (RFP) indicates that the university is limited in the number of submissions it is allowed, please email rifs@wayne.edu.

Limited submissions opportunities