Sometimes the distinction is not clear so please discuss with both Hoke and Susanne. While each sponsor will have detailed instructions on how a proposal should be submitted, there are common elements. A typical proposal will require a cover sheet summarizing the proposal, an abstract, a detailed narrative, methodology for carrying out the project, a budget, biographical sketches of participants and appropriate approvals from the University. Other requested information might include tax status of the University, financial and annual reports, statements of compliance with federal laws, suggestions for reviewers, and letters of support. They can include salaries and benefits, equipment, travel, consultant costs and contracted services.
Most sponsors require a certain level of cost-sharing.
The University has specific negotiated indirect cost rates with some sponsors. The University redistributes this money to all departments in the form of Overhead. The Library receives a percentage of the indirect costs from all University grants.