Initial Proposal

The following documentation must be included in every MyFunding proposal record that may result in funding from a federal contract or Other Transaction Agreement:

  • Government solicitation (RFP, BAA, etc.) always – even if Pitt is submitting a proposal as a subcontractor
  • If Pitt is submitting a proposal as a subcontractor – please also provide instructions from Pitt’s direct sponsor, even if those instructions are only in the form of an e-mail
  • Sponsor-required proposal documents
  • Sponsor-mandated cover/signature page, if applicable
  • Business proposal, including the detailed budget and budget justification that includes names of individuals as listed in MyDisclosures
  • Technical proposal, including Pitt’s scope of work (a draft technical proposal is acceptable, but OSP requires final Information Technology Security language, if applicable)
  • Subaccount approvals, if applicable (Guidance | MyFunding Quick Guide)
  • Indirect (F&A) cost waivers, if applicable
  • Principal Investigator (PI) certification (see MyFunding Quick Guide
  • Assurance that all investigators and key personnel have completed the following:
  • Signed letter of intent for any proposed Consultants
  • If Pitt’s proposal includes subawards to other institutions, the record must include the following for every subrecipient:

*Further requirements for FCOI: Please follow the process as instructed by the Conflict of Interest Division here: Outgoing Subawards | Conflict of Interest | University of Pittsburgh