Limited Submissions

In Limited Submission Programs, the sponsor restricts the number of applications or proposals a campus can submit to the agency. The guidelines for these programs require institutions to screen pre-proposals or nominations to determine which applications will be submitted for competition. Generally, institutions are allowed to submit one or two proposals or nominations to the sponsor.

How does the Process Work at FSU?

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) tracks the limited submission programs and posts them to this web site. Individuals interested in applying to a limited program will submit an internal application through this site by clicking the Submit hyperlink associated with the program. If the number of potential internal applicants exceeds program limits, an internal review will be conducted by the Council on Research and Creativity to select the most competitive proposals for submission to the external funding agency. To review the policy in its entirety, click here. To review the pre-proposal requirements before you begin, click here.

NOTE REGARDING THE INTERNAL DEADLINE
The PI must submit his/her pre-proposal by 11:59 P.M. on the day of the internal deadline, and the chair AND dean must also approve the pre-proposal by 11:59 P.M. on the day of the internal deadline. Thus, it is important for PI’s to upload and submit their pre-proposals early enough so that chairs and deans will have enough time to approve before the internal deadline.

NOTE REGARDING PROGRAMS DESIGNATED AS "CLOSED"
If a program is marked as "CLOSED" in the status box, but the agency deadline has not passed, you still may be eligible to apply for this program. Please contact the SRS coordinator for the agency sponsoring the particular program.

Listing of Limited Submission Programs

By clicking on the column name, you can sort by that column. For example, if you click on the column name entitled "Agency Name", it will sort alphabetically by agency name. Click on the program name in each row to go to a summary of the program. If you wish to submit a preliminary proposal, please click on SUBMIT below the date of the internal deadline and follow the instructions.

If your project is selected from the internal competition, you will need to work with SRS in the usual way in preparing, routing, and submitting your proposal to the agency.

Note: Please be aware that the list is not comprehensive. Anyone who wishes to apply to a limited submission RFP that is not posted on our website should contact SRS immediately. SRS will review the guidelines, establish an appropriate internal review date, and post the RFP to the website.