Pre-Award Services
The staff in L&S Pre-Award Services are here to help faculty and staff in submitting proposals to external funders and sponsors.
In 2008, the process for submitting these proposals significantly changed. The University implemented WISPER, the WISconsin Proposal Electronic Routing system, which replaced the paper transmittal form (also known as the "t-form").
Learn more:
WISPER: Implemented in 2008, WISPER is the electronic routing form for applications and agreements. WISPER is an initiative of the campus Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP).
Grants.gov: The federal government streamlined the proposal process for all federal departments that sponsor research. Grants.gov is becoming the single portal for all proposals for federal grants. In response to this, UW purchased the Cayuse system-to-system software, which will help with proposal preparation and submission. Cayuse and other electronic proposal submission systems (NSF Fastlane, for example) are used in tandem with the WISPER system to successfully deliver a proposal to the sponsor on time.
Non-Federal Sponsors: Most proposals submitted to non-federal external sponsors are subject the same policies and procedures, including the creating of a WISPER record and approvals from the Department, Division, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) before the proposal is made to the sponsor.
Training: There are many online, face-to-face and hands-on training opportunities available on an ongoing basis. Staff in the L&S Pre-Award Services is also available for customized, audience-specific training to individual groups and departments.
For more information:
Linda J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean
Room 208B South Hall
College of Letters & Science
1055 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 265-9655
johnson@ls.wisc.edu
Roberta M. Ostrander
Grants & Contracts Specialist
Room 208 South Hall
College of Letters & Science
1055 Bascom MallMadison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 890-3044
FAX: (608) 265-2275
rmostrander@ls.wisc.edu
