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Proposal Preparation
& Submission A proposal is more than a pitch document; it’s a work plan. Proposals are complex documents with specific requirements for each section. Be sure that you understand each component and allocate adequate time to put together your budget and gather the necessary components for your proposal. Keep in mind that some components require additional review so that should also be accounted for in your preparation timeline. Read more about Proposal Preparation & Submission Grantsmanship Advice Some grant-writing advice can seem like "common sense", while other advice …

ITSS IT Strategy & Services On this page Who We Are The IT Strategy and Services team is a close-knit group of product managers and technology professionals who apply service design and product principles to build innovative solutions for the office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research’s flagship web properties. We reach across DoR and Stanford units to provide technology-based solutions to further the university’s research mission.  Our core suite of websites includes DoResearch, Stanford Seed Funding, and Stanford On and Off Campus Learning Opportunities (SOLO). These sites offer a …

Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes 15 independent laboratories, centers, and institutes Stanford has 15 independent laboratories, centers, and institutes that provide a physical and intellectual intersection between schools and disciplines. These institutes, which are directed by the Vice Provost and Dean of Research, Dr. David Studdert, are in line with Stanford's longstanding tradition of crossing boundaries to tackle large problems, engaging faculty and their students in collaborations that range from international and economic studies to challenges facing the environment, …

Training Training Courses As faculty, student, or staff member involved in the conduct of research, you may be required or requested to take compliance training for a variety of reasons (e.g., federal requirements) and on a variety of topics, such as: responsible conduct of research, subject protection, and research safety. VPDoR Trainings icon_training_pi-ship_palo-alto Created with Sketch. PI Training: Stewardship and Compliance for Principal Investigators DOR-0680 Stanford requires individuals new to the position of Principal Investigator (PI) to understand the regulatory environment in …

Research Offices This office recommends and promulgates new research policies and oversees implementation. The office also provides financial and operational oversight for independent academic units and research support offices under the auspices of the VPDoR organization. As a university officer, the vice provost and dean acts as a senior advisor to the president and provost in a broad array of academic issues beyond research. As the cognizant dean, s/he oversees the program scope, direction, administration, and resources for the independent laboratories, institutes, and centers which …

ORA - OSR Office of Research Administration - Office of Sponsored Research On this page The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), under the Office of Research of Administration (ORA), provides pre-award and post-award administrative services for sponsored projects. We collaborate with partner groups in other central and school offices to coordinate research administration services, systems, and processes. We review and endorse sponsored projects proposals, negotiate and accept awards, and issue subawards on behalf of Stanford. In addition, we establish accounts in the financial system and …

PMO Property Management Office On this page The Property Management Office (PMO) is responsible for property (capital assets) administration.  PMO implements property management policy, procedures, online systems, and training, to maintain an effective, compliant asset life cycle property system.  Capital assets include those owned by Stanford, the Federal Government, as well as other Sponsors. PMO identifies the availability of equipment for research use; facilitates recording and tracking of asset records, including maintenance and warranty information; calculates depreciation; and issues …

ORA - RAPC Office of Research Administration – Research Administration Policy and Compliance On this page The Office of Research Administrations Research Administration Policy and Compliance (RAPC) unit provides Indirect Cost Burdening setup and support, and financial compliance oversight for sponsored award-related matters including indirect cost compliance, campus-wide service centers, and program income.  RAPC oversees specialized expenditure allocation PTAs (EAPTA). Visit Site Created: 12/02/20 Updated: …

RDO Stanford Research Development Office Menu About About RDO FAQs FAQs about RDO FAQs about Limited Submissions FAQs about VPDoR Managed Funding Testimonials Related Offices Services Proposal Development Support Consultations Resubmission Support Pre-Submission Peer Review (Red Team) Support for Contacting Program Officers Support for Early Career Faculty News & Events Newsletters Events Finding Funding Funding Search Resources Databases Curated Lists Sponsor Profiles VPDoR-Managed Funding Propel Grants Grant Booster International Research Exploration Grants About Limited Submissions Limited …

ORA - SRM Office of Research Administration - Sponsored Receivables Management On this page The Office of Research Administrations's Sponsored Receivables Management (SRM) unit provides support for cash and receivables management for sponsored projects with the focus of maintaining a steady cash flow for the University.  SRM processes interim invoices, draws against letters-of credit, applies payments and receipts and pursues collections for sponsored project awards, clinical trials, Academic Service Centers and Program Income. Visit Site Created: 12/02/20 Updated: 12/04/25 Contact Us Contact …