Some programs limit the number of submissions from an institution. When this is the case the university must decide which proposals will go forward and an internal competition is held. To facilitate a fair decision-making process, researchers planning to apply to a limited submissions program are asked to submit a letter of intent to the Office of Research and Projects at least 30 calendar days in advance of the agency deadline.
If, after the 30-day deadline, the number of notifications for a program exceeds the program’s limit, the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research will establish a committee to oversee proposal selection. If the number of notifications received by this deadline does not exceed the program limit, the Office of Research and Projects will handle the letters of intent on a first-come, first-accepted basis.
Please be sure to check program guidelines early for any submission limits. To guarantee that your proposal will be considered for submission to a limited-submissions program, make sure you meet the 30-day deadline notification requirement. The ORP maintains a list of current limited-submission programs for which we have received one or more notifications. Please contact Christa Johnson for more information.
Please click here for a list of federally sponsored limited competitions.
Please click here for a list of privately sponsored limited competitions.