Determining Which Rate

Learn how Syracuse University determines the appropriate Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate for sponsored projects, including off-campus rates, sponsor limitations, and requests for rate exceptions.

Research Security Training

Learn about Syracuse University's research security training requirements for federally funded research, including who must complete training, deadlines, federal agency policies, and how to access the required course.

Intellectual Property

Access Syracuse University's intellectual property agreements and policy for faculty, staff, and nonfaculty involved in sponsored research, including ownership requirements and required acknowledgment forms.

Financial Conflict of Interest

Find Syracuse University's financial conflict of interest policy, investigator disclosure requirements, FCOI training, reporting deadlines, and guidance for externally funded research.

Principal Investigator (PI) Eligibility

Find Syracuse University's PI eligibility policy, including who may serve as a principal investigator, waiver procedures, multiple PI guidance, and requirements for new investigators.

Ordinarily Unallowable Direct Costs

Non-Allowable Costs

Indirect or Facilities and Administration Costs

Cost Sharing

Submit a Proposal

Prepare and submit your sponsored research proposal with guidance on internal deadlines, PAF routing and approvals, sponsor submission systems, and compliance review.

Sponsor Guidance

Syracuse University ensures compliance with federal and institutional regulations for sponsored projects. Access key sponsor policies, agency guidance, and OMB Uniform Guidance.

Procedures and Guidelines

Learn how to navigate policies, procedures, and laws governing sponsored projects at Syracuse University. Understand award terms, agency guidance, and compliance hierarchy.

Fundamental Principles

Learn the core principles guiding sponsored research at Syracuse University, including academic freedom, publication rights, student participation, intellectual property, and ethical compliance.

Budget Tools and Requirements

Unusual Circumstances

Collaborating with Others Pre-Award

Other Than Personnel

Personnel Compensation

Fundamental Cost Principles

Learn Syracuse University’s fundamental cost principles for sponsored projects, including rules for allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistently treated direct and indirect costs.

Before You Begin

Before developing your proposal, ensure all key personnel meet Syracuse University eligibility and compliance requirements. Review PI eligibility and OSP submission guidelines.

Sponsored Funding Opportunities

Explore Syracuse University’s curated sponsored funding opportunities to identify grants, fellowships, and external support for research, scholarship, and innovation.

Internal Grant Programs

Discover Syracuse University’s internal grant programs offering funding, mentorship, and support to help faculty and researchers advance innovative projects.

Limited Submissions

Learn about Syracuse University’s Limited Submission Opportunities, where internal competitions select the most competitive proposals for sponsor-limited funding programs.

Develop a Proposal

Access Syracuse University’s Office of Research Development resources, including templates, proposal samples, peer review, mentoring plans, and research computing tools for faculty.

Prepare a Budget

Find guidance, tools, and templates to help Syracuse University faculty and researchers create accurate, compliant budgets for sponsored projects and grant proposals.

Funding Your Research

Explore Syracuse University resources and opportunities to identify, secure, and manage funding for research projects across disciplines and career stages.