6-8 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE:

After we have been alerted to your intent to seek external funding, we will collaborate with you to develop the project budget, ensure alignment with sponsor guidelines, and prepare the proposal for submission. The Colby Grant Proposal Endorsment Form must be completed and signed by the PI or Project Director, and reviewed by the appropriate Department Chair. After obtaining departmental approval, send your completed endorsement form together with a project budget, budget justification, and a brief project summary to grants@colby.edu.

2 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE:

We review and conduct compliance checks on final proposal materials, including all required supporting documentation, obtain all required institutional signatures, and complete all final validations prior to submission.