Submitting Proposals
Faculty and staff must submit proposals through WISPER, the WISconsin Proposal Electronic Routing System.
Please refer to the overview of WISPER in proposal preparation [pdf].
Process Chart for Submitting Proposals to External Sponsors Through L&S
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What |
Who |
When |
How |
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Find/select an announcement/RFP |
PI |
Early is good |
Grants.gov or other search engine |
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Inform department support staff that a submission is planned |
PI |
Right away |
|
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Create a WISPER record |
PI |
Right away |
|
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Write/Build proposal |
PI |
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Check solicitation and/or e-submission system for most efficient methods |
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Write/build budget |
PI |
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Options: Build/upload spreadsheet/budget form in WISPER Build/upload budget in Fastlane Build budget in Cayuse |
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Get budget pre-approved by the division (L&S)* |
PI or Dept sends to Division |
Prefer at least 3-5 days prior to deadline |
Create a WISPER APPROVAL – request “Division Budget Review” – include any unusual details, budget location (if not in attachments) in the comments field |
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Make sure WISPER record has all required information, signatures and approvals |
PI |
Prefer at least 2-4 days prior to deadline |
Create a WISPER APPROVAL – request CHAIR approval Use “Request PI Signature” hyperlink at the top left of the “General” tab to request PI Signature |
