{"id":385,"date":"2024-02-02T18:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T23:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/business-operations\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:22:46","slug":"cals-contracts-grants-pre-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/cals-contracts-grants-pre-award\/","title":{"rendered":"CALS Contracts &amp; Grants: Pre-Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Announcement: <strong>CALS is live in RED Proposal Development (PD) May 4<strong>!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting <strong>May 4, 2026<\/strong>, PINS will no longer be used for any \u201cnew\u201d submissions (new\/revised\/supplement, etc.).&nbsp; <em>Note:<\/em> <em>COE is still transitioning to RED PD, so PINS may be used for COE-based proposals.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-process records will be completed in PINS or moved to RED PD depending upon their deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CALS Faculty and Staff will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/c1d8d9a8e8a047de894435e25a0dfdd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Pre-Award Form for PD<\/a> to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.<\/strong>&nbsp; This form <strong><em>replaces<\/em><\/strong> the initiating\/routing of a proposal in PINS.&nbsp; The CALS 30 &amp; 10 Policy is in effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CALS Pre-Award Team will complete the RED PD intake form and corresponding sections with the assistance of the CALS PIs\/Co-PIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In RED PD, CALS Faculty and Staff will be primarily responsible for completing the Approval\/Routing process.<ul><li>RED U 305 training available through <a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=RES-RED_U-305&amp;deptName=RES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REPORTER<\/a> for Approving\/Routing a RED PD record.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1D-g0rcmbwFGaObCfPOL5OBNZoHD5r3enD35nm_Pz73g\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.u8ly6jw1sewr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approving and Routing a PD Record Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions<\/strong> about RED PD?&nbsp; Email us at: <a href=\"mailto:CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu\">CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about this transition, please see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsu.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=835f09b6-b605-4944-965e-b44f011655a3\">CALS&nbsp;Lunch &amp; Learn recording<\/a><\/strong> on Transitioning from PINS to RED PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CALS Contracts &amp; Grants Pre-Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CALS Contracts &amp; Grants Pre-Award <\/strong>assists faculty in the creation of their budget and budget justifications, interpretation of proposal announcements, and use of University and sponsor-specific submission systems. The role of the Pre-Award Consultant (Pre-AC) is critical in interpreting both agency and university requirements as they relate to proposals and policies\/practices to the departments and providing support to obtain newly available information on funding volume, the timing of reports, fiscal issues, and compliance with regulatory requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Pre-Award Team<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team consists of five Proposal Consultants and a Program Specialist overseen by our Pre-Award Manager (Pre-AM). Our Proposal Consultants&nbsp;work with our PIs to prepare their proposals for submission. Annually, this team&nbsp;submits approximately 800-1,000 proposals.&nbsp;Our Program Specialist is responsible for handling commodities as well as various administrative tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each consultant manages their own group of department faculty and establishes timelines to ensure timely follow-up and submission of proposals through the University and Sponsors\u2019 systems. The Pre-Award Consultants can act independently in making decisions and authorizing actions such as contacting the sponsor for proposal clarification or providing post-submission award materials, e.g., revised budget, IRB, or IACUC approval letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View the Pre-Award Team<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vShwr463GEJvqgdmZ6aDiupoDTSyucRAQ9h4Hu3ReiY8YOUDgcR8nvtCEDG6f3FRV0GWqKsFNmA4Clt\/pub?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=3000&amp;slide=id.g61fca6ee46_0_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organizational structure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the Pre-Award Team<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/about-us\/cbo-staff-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">staff directory<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To view which of our team members are assigned to your department or OUC please view the<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/13Lj6w-yY6m3Di4QiF8rLxxQ_igeKCRbLcAWCD3T7xic\/edit#gid=1584733205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Contacts by Department Spreadsheet<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Requesting to be PI or Co-PI<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-7\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In collaboration with NCARS, NC Cooperative Extension and CALS Research Committee, the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CVFtrWoGziCDCp4Am28wCypqGFZfKYyu\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS EHRA Non-Faculty PI and Co-PI Eligibility Guide<\/a> has been created to provide eligibility guidelines for those EHRA Non-Faculty individuals, who do not fall within the University\u2019s \u201cResearch Matrix\u201d, to become Co-PI and PIs on sponsored projects (ledger 5 projects). Please note for those individuals who fall within the <a href=\"https:\/\/harvest.cals.ncsu.edu\/ckfinder\/userfiles\/files\/EPA%20NF%20Research%20Job%20Level%20Matrix_Final%2009-05-2014(1).docx\">Research Matrix<\/a>, that will continue to be utilized as part of Co-PI and PI requests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those individuals who meet the requirements of the new EHRA-Non-Faculty guide or the Research Matrix, the process starts with the supervisor of the individual reaching out to either the Department Head or District Director, with the individual\u2019s CV and recommendation of a Co-PI or PI role. Please note, typically an Non-EHRA individual will need to be in a Co-PI role prior to moving into a PI role. If approved, the Department Head or District Director would forward the request to cals_preaward@ncsu.edu. CALS C&amp;G will then work with NCARS or NC Cooperative Extension on the request. If approved, the request will be forwarded to SPARCS for final approval.&nbsp;If you have any questions, please reach out to cals_preaward@ncsu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/requesting-pi-co-pi-workflow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/requesting-pi-co-pi-workflow.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/requesting-pi-co-pi-workflow-600x206.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/requesting-pi-co-pi-workflow-1200x412.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/requesting-pi-co-pi-workflow-768x264.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CVFtrWoGziCDCp4Am28wCypqGFZfKYyu\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS EHRA Non-Faculty PI and Co-PI Eligibility Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1IXtiU1l2L0GkdrzQA3dSmkKyKV4l2BzY\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA Non-Faculty Job Level Matrix \u2013 Research Practitioners and Project Managers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fjU8F-iLjlb9MJWux8DJNdTY5f_AUfcT\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104859902659239446878&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emeritus Faculty Members on NC&#160;State University Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-25\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-25\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-25\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-25\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Incoming PIs<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-25\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-25\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/policies-and-guidance\/incoming-pi-transfer-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incoming PI Transfer Checklist<\/a>: This checklist is intended as a guide when a new faculty member is hired at NC&#160;State University and will serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on projects transferred from their prior institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-8\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-8\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-8\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Proposal Submission<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-8\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-8\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>30 &amp; 10 Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/updated-pre-award-policy-now-cals-cg-pre-award-thirty-ten-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Contracts &amp; Grants Pre-Award 30 &amp; 10 Policy<\/a>. This policy defines the roles of and mutual expectations for PIs and CALS Pre-Award staff during the proposal development and submission process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CALS Faculty and Staff will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/c1d8d9a8e8a047de894435e25a0dfdd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Pre-Award Form for PD<\/a> to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.<\/strong>&nbsp; This form <strong><em>replaces<\/em><\/strong> the initiating\/routing of a proposal in PINS.&nbsp; The CALS 30 &amp; 10 Policy is in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>Additional Resources for Getting Started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/proposal-development-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Proposal Developer<\/a>: Assists CALS faculty with proposal planning and development in conjunction with CALS C&amp;G Pre Award Team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/pdu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal Development Unit<\/a>: As part of the University\u2019s Research Development Office, this unit enables NC&#160;State faculty to pursue transformative, cutting-edge research through proactive planning, facilitation, proposal development, and training. Please visit their webpage for assistance with large proposals and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsu.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=fa22b1f6-80f9-47cc-91aa-b0f9018674f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Grant Submissions Workshop<\/a>: This workshop recording provides information about proposal development and grant submissions in CALS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/compliance\/fiscal-compliance\/summer-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Salary<\/a>: Please note that for 9-month faculty members, the discussion of effort during the summer will be part of the budget preparation. In order for faculty to generate a Summer Salary Effort Report (showing effort on their funded projects), summer salary\/fringe (excluding health insurance) is requested in the budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/policies-and-guidance\/timely-proposal-submission-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPARCS Timely Proposal Submission Policy<\/a>: This policy aims to streamline proposal submissions, clarify rush request procedures, and promote university-wide accountability to minimize last-minute submissions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/set-up-project\/sparcs-rush-agreement-processing-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPARCS RUSH Agreement Processing Policy<\/a>: This policy establishes standardized timelines and criteria for urgent agreement processing, ensuring efficient handling while mitigating risks and promoting communication to minimize unnecessary rush requests. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submitting a Proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in working with the Pre-Award Office is to\u00a0<strong><em>submit <\/em><\/strong>a <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/c1d8d9a8e8a047de894435e25a0dfdd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Pre-Award Form for PD<\/a>. \u00a0This form <strong><em>replaces<\/em><\/strong> the initiating\/routing of a proposal in PINS.\u00a0 The PreAC will set up a kick-off meeting to discuss the proposal and set deadlines per the CALS 30 &amp; 10 policy if the proposals fall under the Green or Yellow Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about RED PD?&nbsp; Email us at: <a href=\"mailto:CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu\">CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/PI-Deadlines.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/PI-Deadlines.jpg 960w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/PI-Deadlines-600x266.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/PI-Deadlines-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workflow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1131\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24620\" style=\"object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-600x265.png 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-1200x530.png 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-1536x678.png 1536w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/04\/CG-pre-award-workflow-3-v2-4-2048x905.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proposal Lifecycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"1291\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Principal-Investigator-PI-submits-a-CALS-Pre-Award-Form-for-PD-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24836\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Principal-Investigator-PI-submits-a-CALS-Pre-Award-Form-for-PD-1.png 953w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Principal-Investigator-PI-submits-a-CALS-Pre-Award-Form-for-PD-1-443x600.png 443w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Principal-Investigator-PI-submits-a-CALS-Pre-Award-Form-for-PD-1-591x800.png 591w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/Principal-Investigator-PI-submits-a-CALS-Pre-Award-Form-for-PD-1-768x1040.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PEqfp63icJY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifecycle of an Award at NC&#160;State<\/a>&nbsp;(NC&#160;State Research Administration Education)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>Documents Required in the RED PD Record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to SPARCS, a statement of work is required regardless of how you have submitted a proposal to a sponsor. SPARCS needs something to show what NC&#160;State will be doing as part of the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All RED PD records are required to have a statement of work, budget, budget justification, RFP (if applicable) and F&amp;A justification (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submission Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Budget Justification Template&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Internal Budget Template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commodity Proposal and Budget Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commodity Proposal Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commodity Progress Reports &amp; Impact Statement Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/cals-business-operations\/documents-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commodity Progress Report Instructions<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Systems<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-9\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/systems-portals\/research-enterprise-data-red\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Research Enterprise Data (RED)<\/strong><\/a><br>University database system for monitoring and recording all submitted proposals and award actions. In addition, this 13 system provides standardized reports and users can run queries on sponsored activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CALS Faculty and Staff will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/c1d8d9a8e8a047de894435e25a0dfdd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Pre-Award Form for PD<\/a> to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.<\/strong>\u00a0 This form <strong><em>replaces<\/em><\/strong> the initiating\/routing of a proposal in PINS.\u00a0 The CALS 30 &amp; 10 Pre-Award Policy is still in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about RED PD?&nbsp; Email us at: <a href=\"mailto:CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu\">CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-10\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-10\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-10\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-10\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Approving &amp; Routing a RED PD Record<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-10\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-10\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CALS Faculty and Staff will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/c1d8d9a8e8a047de894435e25a0dfdd4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Pre-Award Form for PD<\/a> to notify the CALS Pre-Award Staff of an upcoming submission.<\/strong>\u00a0 This form <strong><em>replaces<\/em><\/strong> the initiating\/routing of a proposal in PINS.\u00a0 The CALS 30 &amp; 10 Pre-Award Policy is still in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In RED PD, CALS Faculty and Staff will be primarily responsible for completing the Approval\/Routing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RED U 305 training available through <a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=RES-RED_U-305&amp;deptName=RES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REPORTER<\/a> for Approving\/Routing a RED PD record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1D-g0rcmbwFGaObCfPOL5OBNZoHD5r3enD35nm_Pz73g\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.u8ly6jw1sewr\">Approving and Routing a PD Record Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about RED PD?&nbsp; Email us at: <a href=\"mailto:CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu\">CALS-PD-Support@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-11\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Offices We Partner With<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-11\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-11\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harvest.cals.ncsu.edu\/research\/about-us\/cals-proposal-development-support\/?p=11783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CALS Proposal Developer<\/strong><\/a><br>Assists CALS faculty with proposal planning and development in conjunction with CALS C&amp;G Pre Award Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sponsored Programs And Regulatory Compliance (SPARCS)<\/strong><\/a><br>The University office guides researchers and research staff through the proposal and award process, including subawards (both out-going and in-coming), testing\/fabrication agreements, grant agreements, and industry agreements. SPARCS provides education and resources to help you maintain research compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cng.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University Contracts &amp; Grants<\/strong><\/a><br>The Office of Contracts and Grants is responsible for the Post-Award administration of contracts and grants awarded to NC&#160;State University, including all financial reporting, financial administration, effort reporting, and financial regulation compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training Reference Guides<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-21\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-21\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-21\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-21\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Sponsor Guidance <\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-21\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-21\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Science Foundation (NSF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/158hb8psKNQGQVgDkiBz2jZrsDhFmzkZt\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Science Foundation (NSF) Account Creation for PIs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TL4i4135EwWNwnn1Y-d1s5cuflvWEk-b\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIs: Initiating a New Proposal &amp; Sharing Access in Research.gov<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-automated-posts ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">PRe-Award Updates &amp; Reminders<\/h2>\n                                <a\n              href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/category\/cbo-news\/contracts-grants\/pre-award\/\"\n              class=\"ncst-labeled-section__link\"\n                              target=\"_blank\"\n                                            rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n                            data-ua-cat=\"Featured Content Block\" data-ua-action=\"Label Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/category\/cbo-news\/contracts-grants\/pre-award\/\"\n            >All Pre-Award News<\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/updated-pre-award-policy-now-cals-cg-pre-award-thirty-ten-policy\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/updated-pre-award-policy-now-cals-cg-pre-award-thirty-ten-policy\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-4771\" \n            alt=\"The NC&#160;State belltower on main campus. Photo by Marc Hall\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/MAH0661.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/MAH0661.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/MAH0661-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/MAH0661-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/MAH0661-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Updated Pre-Award Policy: Now CALS C&amp;G Pre-Award Thirty &amp; Ten Policy<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">As shared during the May CALS Finance Forum and with the CALS Research Committee, the CALS C&amp;G Pre-Award Policy has been updated.&nbsp; Where can I find the updated policy? <span class=nowrap>The&hellip;&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/new-out-of-compliance-form-used-for-90-day-reallocation-requests\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/new-out-of-compliance-form-used-for-90-day-reallocation-requests\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-15230\" \n            alt=\"The 1911 Building anchors the Court of North Carolina, with a warm sunset across campus spreading out in the background. The Integrated Sciences Building starts to take shape as its construction continues. (Top right.) Photo by Becky Kirkland.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/campus-buildings.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/campus-buildings.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/campus-buildings-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/campus-buildings-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/01\/campus-buildings-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">New Out of Compliance Form Used for 90 Day Reallocation Requests<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS) has updated its out-of-compliance justification form for use for all redistributions affecting sponsored projects not processed within the 90-day period allowed <span class=nowrap>for&hellip;&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/updates-to-the-data-management-and-sharing-plan-dmsp-format\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/news\/updates-to-the-data-management-and-sharing-plan-dmsp-format\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-23053\" \n            alt=\"person on laptop with digital icons\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/digital-document.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/digital-document.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/digital-document-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/digital-document-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/08\/digital-document-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Updates to the Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) Format<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced an important update to its proposal submission process that may affect researchers preparing proposals. Effective April 27, 2026, the Data Management and <span class=nowrap>Sharing&hellip;&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-green-400-background-color with-box\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" class=\"wp-image-253\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/02\/MAH0230_v1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\">Additional Tools &amp; Resources<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-16\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-16\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-16\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-16\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">CALS Contracts &amp; Grants<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-16\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-16\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/core-support\/documents-and-forms\/#contracts-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contracts &amp; Grants Documents and Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsu.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=fa22b1f6-80f9-47cc-91aa-b0f9018674f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Grant Submissions Workshop Recording<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/04\/contracts-grants-pre-award-acronyms-abbreviations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Award Acronyms and Abbreviations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moodle-projects.wolfware.ncsu.edu\/mod\/page\/view.php?id=786323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick Reference Guide: Testing Service Agreements (TSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-17\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-17\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-17\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-17\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Financials<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-17\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-17\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1iQYfy5HPJeVhTouYb1PEWUi_PzSI3Gnwtmg6-vjEvac\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALS Financial Roles Defined<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1hokgXANoDQnFXPkYX6mR-Zk_cIWxVtDpnn466_qHHCQ\/edit#gid=2101435850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Roles and Descriptions (University\u2019s Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-18\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-18\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-18\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-18\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Office of Research, Innovation &amp; Economic Development<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-18\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-18\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/intranet\/research-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Education Intranet<\/a>: A comprehensive resource that provides links to in-person training sessions, eLearning, and webinars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-19\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-19\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-19\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-19\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Research Administration and Compliance<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-19\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-19\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/find-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Funding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry-Funded Research Overview training&nbsp;eLearning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request for Proposals eLearning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Panel Discussion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.ncsu.edu\/services\/research-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/rdo\/pdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal Development Unit&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/policies-and-guidance\/pi-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PI Investigator Eligibility and Standing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/references\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC&#160;State ID Numbers and References<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lib.ncsu.edu\/sciencv-for-biosketches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Using SciENcv and ORCID to Create your Biosketch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal Budget Development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calculating Total Federal Awarded Funds (TFFA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developing Compelling Budget Justifications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equipment and Fabricated Equipment Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Science Foundation (NSF) Submission Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/education-and-training-hub\/#proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Participant Support Costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.ofa.ncsu.edu\/2025\/04\/25\/the-role-of-a-cognizant-agency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Role of a Cognizant Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-20\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-20\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3-20\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Research Education<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3-20\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-20\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-3\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/administration\/systems-portals\/pi-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PI Portal Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/research-education\/researcher-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Process Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uniform Guidance Certification Training for Principal Investigators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-blue-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Contact Information<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\"><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;cals_preaward@ncsu.edu<br><strong>CALS Contracts &amp; Grants:<\/strong>&nbsp;919.513.1743 Fax: 919.513.3493<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Patterson Hall, Ground floor, Room G34<br><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;2501 Founders Drive, #G-34 Campus Box 7644 Raleigh, NC 27695-7644<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/13Lj6w-yY6m3Di4QiF8rLxxQ_igeKCRbLcAWCD3T7xic\/edit#gid=1584733205\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" 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