The director also maintains a database of faculty members' research interests so that requests for proposals can be effectively directed. Information on opportunities Information on funding opportunities is sent to the director for databasing, filing, advertising, and distribution to faculty members. A link to current announcements and to the NSF mailing profile is available on our announcements page. Links to ICO, NSF, NIH, the Department of Education, and The Grant Advisor are available through our funding sources page. Searches of the Prospector's Choice database may be requested using the on-line Prospector's Choice request form .
Faculty members notify the director when they begin to work on an individual proposal project.
The director is able to provide assistance with identifying prospective funding sources, proposal preparation, and boilerplate information on the college. The director supplies proposal cover sheets for institutional approval indicating that the signers have read the proposal summary and budget and have no concerns. Copies of full proposals and signed cover sheets are filed with the director prior to submission. Faculty members interested in developing a project, as for curriculum or instrumentation, consult with the dean, who refers them to the director and the associate dean for further assistance. The consultation process and institutional approval are particularly important if matching funds, renovations, or additional computer equipment are involved.