Research and Innovation at The University of Toledo

The Research Administration Pre-Award Team provides guidance and resources to support grant proposal development and submission. Services include:

• Assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) with interpreting funding opportunity announcements, including eligibility requirements, cost-share requirements, sponsor restrictions, and other proposal requirements.
• Reviewing PI-prepared proposals to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements.
• Developing budgets based on the resources and needs of the proposed project.
• Maintaining sponsor agency online user accounts and submission portals.
• Coordinating institutional certifications, assurances, and other required documentation.
• Preparing and facilitating review and approval of University Letters of Commitment when required by a sponsor or lead institution.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving subaward agreements and related documents.
• Serving as the primary liaison for the administration of subaward agreements with lead organizations.
• Ensuring compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University policies throughout the proposal development process.