In order to ensure adequate time for review, notification of corrections that need to be made and institutional sign offs, all proposals for sponsored research projects (other than those that are to be signed by STV) must be submitted to SPA in final form with a completely approved RASCAL PropTrack form at least five business days prior to a sponsor's designated deadline. To be in final form, a proposal must have the scientific and technical portions completed, the budget finalized and departmental approvals obtained. This deadline applies to all proposals, but it is particularly important for those proposals that are being submitted electronically.

Proposals will be processed in order of receipt. It is the responsibility of the PI to ensure that a proposal reaches the sponsor in time to meet the established deadline. SPA cannot guarantee submission of proposals received less than five business days before the deadline.