Proposals are submitted to the sponsor either in paper format or electronically. Each sponsor has its own requirements for how proposals should be submitted; SPA and the CTO can assist PIs and DAs in making sure the correct procedures are followed. All proposals, whether to be submitted in paper format or electronically, must be submitted to SPA or the CTO five business days before the sponsor's deadline. See Deadlines.

See Requirements for Review for the items that are required to be submitted to SPA or the CTO prior to the submission of a proposal.