Proposal Writing Submission Steps 1.
PI writes draft of proposal.
Budget is prepared with assistance available from Externally Sponsored Programs Office. Copies of the RFP or RFQ should be provided to ESP and Research Services as soon as received. Editorial Services must also be given a copy if their services will be used. The reason for this is UMR is bound by the fully executed RFP or RFQ as submitted. The RFP or RFQ is not subject to further negotiation.