The Proposal Development Office provides services for most tasks leading up to the submission of a proposal.
Don't see the support you need in the list below? Reach out directly to ask: ncsa-pdo@mx.uillinois.edu

Not sure if you need to ask the PDO or the Business Office for help? The information on this handout might help.


Proposal Development

Our core services include: 

  • Preparing planning documents & timelines
  • Developing detailed budgets & coordinating cost-share
  • Managing supplemental documents, including biosketches, disclosures, and required plans
  • Reviewing proposals for compliance
  • Working with collaborators and sub-awardees to obtain supporting documents
  • Submitting your proposal to campus and funders

To request proposal support, fill out the Commencement Tool


We also provide these services upon request: 

  • Pre-Submission Review: Ensuring your proposal is well-written, organized, and meets the criteria of the solicitation
  • Document Creation: Assisting with the development of supplemental documents, including templates and boilerplate language
  • Writing Support: Drafting of non-technical sections and text-editing of full proposals

To request these services, email the PDO.


Related Resources

The PDO also offers a variety of informational resources to help you develop proposals. 

Want help updating/managing your ORCID and SciENcv accounts? Submit a request for the PDO to provide help.



Research Development

We also offer support for research efforts before the official proposal stage. 
Looking for help finding the right funding opportunity? Not sure if your idea is the right fit for a solicitation? Looking to strengthen a proposal before the next round? 
Reach out to the PDO for help. 

Our core services include: 

  • Catalyzing multidisciplinary research initiatives
  • Tracking institutional research priorities and areas of expertise
  • Fostering strategic growth from small to large funded projects
  • Identifying and disseminating funding opportunities
  • Facilitating matches between potential research partners and collaborators
  • Offering research-related workshops and webinars

Check out our website for upcoming workshops. 

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