Cayuse SP User Manual testing page
Creating a Proposal - General Information Page
- From the start page, click on Start New Proposal.
- Fill out Sponsor Information and General Information for your proposal. All fields marked with a red asterisk are required. Although some fields are marked 'Optional', you are encouraged to provide this information as it can be beneficial during the review process.
Sponsor Information Provide the following
- Sponsor (required): is usually the sponsor whose name will be on the check to the institution, or to whom the central administration office will send invoices. If the sponsor is not listed, contact your system administrator to add a record for the sponsor.
- Funding Opportunity/Sponsor Application Number (optional): Enter the alphanumeric opportunity or sponsor application number. These numbers are generally provided by the sponsor.
- Sponsor Program Name (optional): Enter the program name provided by the sponsor for this proposal.
- Proposal Guideline URL (optional): Enter the website address of the guidelines or instructions associated with the sponsor's application.
- Prime Funding Agency (optional):Enter the name of the prime funding agency if your institution is receiving a subgrant or subcontract from an intermediate source. For example, if NIH awards a grant to Cayuse University, and Cayuse University awards a subgrant to your institution, then NIH would be the prime funding agency.
General Proposal Information Provide the following
- Admin Unit (required): The lead unit that will manage the project.
- Primary Administrative Contact (required): Select the research assistant or other designee who will serve as the contact person for this project during post-award.
- Short Project Name (required): Enter the title used for reference in Cayuse SP. This is equivalent to the proposal name in Cayuse 424.
- Project Start and End Dates (required): Select a start and end date for the project.
- Activity Code (optional): Click to choose the appropriate activity type from the pop-up window. You have the option of choosing Research, Clinical Trial, Fellowship, Instruction, Other, or Other Sponsored Programs.
- Proposal Type (required):
- Supplement:Select if requesting additional new dollars, extending period of performance, or requesting a change in the scope of work on an existing award.
- New:if you are requesting new dollars NOT associated with an existing contract or grant.
- Non-Competing Continuation/Progress Report:Select if requesting release of dollars previously committed by the sponsor for an existing contractor grant.
- Resubmission or Amendment:Select if a previously submitted proposal is being reviewed for funding by the sponsor. The submission of a revised request would occur due to revised personnel, cost share, or budget.
- Renewal (competitive):Select if requesting new dollars for continuation of an existing award to establish a new budget period.the proposal doesn't meet one of these types, contact your central administration office to discuss the specific circumstances.