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Pre-Award Management

The Pre-Award phase is an essential part of the sponsored project lifecycle.  This stage consists of reviewing opportunity announcements and the submission of proposal applications.  The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) is committed to supporting USC Investigators by assuring the completion and accuracy of proposal submissions as well as proposal guidance to all key personnel.

General Institutional Information
Guide to Institutionally Limited Proposals
Elements of a Proposal
  • Creating a BioSketch in SciENcv
  • Data Management Plans and Archives
  • Postdoc Mentoring Narrative for NSF        Proposals
Elements of a Budget
  • 2022 NIH Salary Cap
  • Minimum Salaries for Graduate Assistants
  • Minimum Salary for Postdoctoral Scholars
  • Proposal Rates at a Glance
  • Guide to Cost Sharing
 
 

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Department of Contracts and Grants
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