Limited Submission Opportunities

Limited submission funding opportunities are announced through the VPR_Funding_Opps listserv open to all researchers, and posted to this website. Announcements provide a description of the opportunity, award amounts, deadlines, and required internal application elements.

If you wish to join the VPR_Funding_Opps@lists.rochester.edu listserv and receive notification of limited submission funding opportunities, please contact Sharon Pomeroy, Administrator for the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Every effort is made to announce limited submission opportunities in a timely manner. If you identify a limited submission opportunity yourself, please contact our office as soon as possible to ensure coordination and compliance.

Researchers interested in applying for a limited submission opportunity are required to submit an internal application, following the steps below, which is then reviewed by an Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is responsible for selecting which applicant(s’) proposals are approved to submit a formal proposal to the sponsoring agency.

If you are considering applying for the NIH Biomedical Research Facilities (C06), please contact our office to ensure proper coordination, preferably 8-12 months ahead of the NOFO deadline.

1. Complete the required internal application documents:
   1. Cover Sheet
   2. Chair (or Ctr Director’s) Nomination Form
   3. Research Abstract
      1. For the NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program specifically, please utilize the NSF MRI Research Abstract.
      2. For the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5) specifically, please utilize the NIH DP5 Research Abstract.
      3. For the NIH Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities (R24) specifically, please utilize the NIH R24 Research Abstract.
      4. For the NIH Biomedical Research Facilities (C06) specifically, please utilize the NIH C06 Research Abstract.
   4. Biosketch or Curriculum Vitae
   5. Budget (only required when cost sharing is proposed)
2. Submit the internal application documents to the designated divisional contact:
   1. Arts & Sciences: Lindsey Harrington or Hilary Mosher
   2. Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences: Cindy Gary
   3. School of Medicine and Dentistry: Daisy (Bird) Geer
   4. All Other Schools and MAG: Libby Reitz
3. Internal application is then reviewed by Advisory Committee
4. Advisory Committee selects final proposal(s)
5. Vice President for Research notifies all applicants of Advisory Committee decision
6.  Applicant works with their department research administrator or their dean’s office research team to prepare the formal proposal. If the opportunity is from a foundation, applicant consults with the Office of Foundation Relations as well.
7. Applicant submits formal proposal to foundation / sponsoring agency

Please contact our office if you need assistance accessing the internal application documents.

All internal applications are reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprised of senior leaders from across the institution. On occasion, ad hoc reviewers are called upon based on the area of research, type of award, and/or interests of the sponsoring agency.

All internal applicants are notified of the determination of the Advisory Committee in writing from the Vice President for Research. The applicant’s department chair (or center director) and assigned Research Administrator from the Office of Research & Project Administration are simultaneously notified.

If a limited submission internal application is selected, applicants should work with either their department research administrator, their dean’s office research team, and—if it’s a foundation opportunity—the Office of Foundation Relations on the formal proposal submission to the sponsoring agency.