The Office of Institutional Philanthropy (OIP) provides pre-award support and general assistance to Claremont McKenna College for external funding, both private and federal. Below is a general outline of the roles and responsibilities of the OIP and the Principal Investigator.
Identifying Funding Opportunities
| Roles and Responsibilities | PI | OIP |
|---|---|---|
| Identify funding opportunities | ✓ | |
| Provide guidance and assist in search for funding opportunities | ✓ | |
| Provide support in developing research ideas | ✓ |
Proposal Preparation and Submission
| Roles and Responsibilities | PI | OIP |
|---|---|---|
| Write technical narrative | ✓ | |
| Identify subcontractors and request budget and workscope materials 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Identify project costs and draft budget | ✓ | |
| Provide guidance on and secure approval for the budget | ✓ | |
| Provide guidance on proposal preparation/feedback on drafts | ✓ | |
| If submitting a federal grant/contract, complete and ensure accuracy of the Proposal Routing Form and Financial Conflict of Interest Form 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upload documents to Fastland/other government application form or system 3 | ✓ | |
| Submit application 4 | ✓ |
- The PI will connect the OIP with subawardees/subcontractees and the OIP will then gather the necessary materials needed for the proposal.
- PI is responsible for signing, filling in basic information, and acquiring any regulatory approval (IRB, IACUC). The OIP assists with the completion of the form, Treasurer and Dean of the Faculty approval and signature.
- PI initiates the upload of documents. OIP is available to assist should there be any technical difficulties.
- In some cases, the program solicitation will require the PI to submit the proposal. The OIP will clearly communicate roles and responsibilities during pre-award meeting.