Sponsored Project Lifecycle
Click on each dot to explore the sponsored project lifecycle.
– Pre-award steps
– Post-award steps
Clinical Research Pathway
Pre-Award steps
Start Here:
Find Funding
Proposal Review & Submission
Develop a Proposal
Contracting
Accept & Set-up Award
Cross-Phase Research Support
Research Compliance
Core Facilities
Closeout Award
Manage Award
Start Again!
Post-Award steps
Commercialization Pathway
Access Proposal Development resources.
Core Facilities
Provides access to advanced instruments, technologies, and expertise that support cutting‑edge research.
Explore List of Core Facilities
Navigate the specific steps and approvals for human subjects research through the clinical research infrastructure.
Learn about proposal review and submission processes at Northwestern, including the university's Proposal Submission Policy.
Ensure proper final reporting and administrative closure of your project. For detailed guidance, see Award Close-out.
Research Compliance
Ensures research activities meet regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements.
Visit Research Integrity
Contracting
Supports the negotiation, review, and execution of research‑related agreements to help move projects forward.
Visit Agreements
Identify funding sources that align with your research goals.
Find Funding
Sponsored Research formally receives and sets up new awards so that you can initiate your funded project.
Award Set-Up
Supporting your research at every stage involves essential continuous activities, including meeting regulatory standards (Research Compliance), negotiating and executing contracts (Contracting), and utilizing specialized resources (Core Facilities).
Explore avenues for protecting, commercializing, and bringing your discovery to the public with Innovation and New Ventures.
Financial Management
Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) is your go-to resource for financial post-award activities related to sponsored projects.
Non-Financial Post-Award
Sponsored Research is the central unit that assists you and your research staff with non-financial post-award activities, such as budget revisions and no cost extensions.
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Sponsored Project Lifecycle
Click on each dot to explore the sponsored project lifecycle.
– Pre-award steps
– Post-award steps
Clinical Research Pathway
Pre-Award steps
Start Here:
Find Funding
Proposal Review & Submission
Develop a Proposal
Contracting
Accept & Set-up Award
Cross-Phase Research Support
Research Compliance
Core Facilities
Closeout Award
Manage Award
Start Again!
Post-Award steps
Commercialization Pathway
Access Proposal Development resources.
Core Facilities
Provides access to advanced instruments, technologies, and expertise that support cutting‑edge research.
Explore List of Core Facilities
Navigate the specific steps and approvals for human subjects research through the clinical research infrastructure.
Learn about proposal review and submission processes at Northwestern, including the university's Proposal Submission Policy.
Ensure proper final reporting and administrative closure of your project. For detailed guidance, see Award Close-out.
Research Compliance
Ensures research activities meet regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements.
Visit Research Integrity
Contracting
Supports the negotiation, review, and execution of research‑related agreements to help move projects forward.
Visit Agreements
Identify funding sources that align with your research goals.
Find Funding
Sponsored Research formally receives and sets up new awards so that you can initiate your funded project.
Award Set-Up
Supporting your research at every stage involves essential continuous activities, including meeting regulatory standards (Research Compliance), negotiating and executing contracts (Contracting), and utilizing specialized resources (Core Facilities).
Explore avenues for protecting, commercializing, and bringing your discovery to the public with Innovation and New Ventures.
Financial Management
Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) is your go-to resource for financial post-award activities related to sponsored projects.
Non-Financial Post-Award
Sponsored Research is the central unit that assists you and your research staff with non-financial post-award activities, such as budget revisions and no cost extensions.