My project involves multiple researchers at several institutions. There are several mechanisms to provide support to researchers at more than one institution and to accomplish this within the framework of a single proposal and project. These include subcontracts, collaborative awards and a central plan of administration by a single institution. Although one needs to consider carefully which mechanism is most appropriate in any particular case, none are cumbersome and all are regularly employed. Applicants should call me to discuss the details, advantages and disadvantages of each.
Deadlines are absolute and proposals received after a deadline are returned to the applicant.
Target dates allow flexibility. Archaeology Program competitions all have target dates and leeway is permissible. If a proposal will be a week or two late, there is no need to contact me. If it will be significantly more than that, one should call to make certain there is still time to include it in the pending review cycle. I am not a U.S. citizen.