A proposal is a detailed request for funding that must comply with Institute policies and sponsor requirements. Upon submission, a proposal becomes an official record of what MIT will commit to a sponsor. In order for RAS to provide Institute endorsement, proposals must be fully reviewed for adherence to relevant policies and procedures prior to submission. In some instances, proposals require negotiation of terms and conditions in advance.
RAS Due Date Calculator
Proposals are due by 9 am on the calculated due date, five full business days prior to the sponsor due date.
When MIT is a subrecipient, you should assume the direct sponsor’s internal deadline is the sponsor due date.
RAS Due Date Example
RAS Review Period: 5 Full Business Days
In accordance with the Proposal Submission Deadline Policy, complete and final proposals must be received by RAS by 9am five full business days prior to the sponsor deadline day. The sponsor due date is not included in the RAS review period.
Late Proposals and Waivers
Proposals received after the RAS due date require a waiver and will receive limited review. Proposals submitted on a waiver must be final and complete and will be submitted as received.
DLCI submission on a waiver may result in the following:
- Proposals may be incomplete or incorrect when submitted and rejected by the sponsor.
- Terms and conditions included in a late proposal submission may not be accepted by MIT.
- Proposals will not receive review comments returned to the DLCI.
- Waiver proposals will not be prioritized over timely proposals.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Principal Investigator (PI): prepares the proposal in conjunction with an administrative or fiscal officer.
- Research Administration Services (RAS): provides Institute endorsement, reviews and submits proposals, and accepts awards on behalf of MIT and its faculty.