Proposal Resources

BCoE Budget Template

The budget template is required internally for all proposals that are to be submitted through BCoE. If you have any questions about this template, please contact Ashley Sumner.

Budget Template

Budget Justification Template

Access the full Project Planner here to for guidance on sections of your proposal

Other Helpful Links

Bagley College of Engineering - Research Handbook

MSU Acronyms List
Research Administration Acronyms

Internal Grant System

All requests to OSP for proposal and award assistance should be initiated through the Service Request Portal. Please contact one of the College’s grant and contract specialists to initiate the ticket.

Cayuse Profile Request

You must have a Cayuse Profile in order to apply for federal funding opportunities through grants.gov. This account is created by OSP.

Quick Facts

OSP has compiled general information you may need in writing your grant proposal. Information such as the University DUNS Number, EIN, Fringe rates, F&A or indirect rates, etc…

F&A Rate Agreement

Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rates are also known as Indirect Costs. By definition, these costs are “incurred for a common or joint purpose benefitting more than one cost objective, and not readily assignable to the cost objectives specifically benefitted, without effort disproportionate to the results achieved.”

Internal Approval Sheet

Internal approval form with proposal, personnel, and compliance information.

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