VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering

Flow Chart

Step 1: Proposal Development

Researcher(s) / Principal Investigators must:

  • Research idea / concept
  • Notify VCU-CERSE of intent to submit

VCU-CERSE will:

  • Assist with funding search
  • Identify & contact potential collaborators
  • Contact Program Officer with questions
  • Notify OSP of intent to submit

Step 2: Proposal Preparation

Researcher(s) / Principal Investigators must:

  • Conduct literature review
  • Write proposal

VCU-CERSE will:

  • Assist with literature review
  • Set internal deadlines, task assignments
  • Interpret guidelines
  • Develop detailed budget
  • Assist with grant writing
  • Provide biostatistical and methodological support
  • Assist with editing, collecting biosketches / CVs, etc.
  • Obtain letters of support

Step 3: Internal Approvals

Researcher(s) / Principal Investigators must:

  • Upload proposal to VCUeRA

VCU-CERSE will:

  • Assist with navigating the submission process
  • Obtain internal signatures
  • Submit to OSP

Step 4: Proposal Submission

Researcher(s) / Principal Investigators must:

  • Upload proposal to VCUeRA

VCU-CERSE will:

  • Upload proposal to VCUeRA