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Provides information, guidance, and services to Cal Poly faculty, administrators, and senior staff engaged in extramurally-funded research, curriculum development, and community service projects. Including:

• Identifying sources of funding
• Counseling on the preparation of competitive proposal narratives
• Assisting in the logistics of large-scale interdisciplinary proposals
• Developing budget
• Preparing required sponsor forms and assurances
• Liaising with the for human subjects, animal subjects, conflict of interest, and safety committees
• Identifying intellectual property issues
• Obtaining institutional review and approvals for proposals
• Submitting proposals

Represents the University to sponsors in the preparation, delivery and revision of proposals for funding. Including:

• Identifying and interpreting sponsor guidelines and regulations
• Revising awards

Coordinates with academic departments, colleges, centers and Cal Poly Partners. Including:

• Informing of funding opportunities
• Learning about department and college funding priorities
• Maintaining proposal and award archives
• Providing reports on proposals and awards
• Ensuring compliance with University, sponsor and Corporation policy on procedures for cost principles and contractual obligations

Coordinates with Corporate Engagement and Innovation (CEI)

• Industry Collaboration
• Industry Contracts and Sponsored Research Agreements
• Industry Supported Student Project (ISSP)
• Non-Profit Collaborations
• Click here to learn more about CEI