Tap the Torch

Within CCI, we are a culture of full engagement in research scholarship. RIC facilitates this by collaborating with faculty to develop and submit competitive grant proposals. The Tap the Torch form helps RIC guide you through that process.

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How can RIC help you?*

I am planning to submit a grant proposal or I am participating in a non-CCI proposal

I’d like to discuss research ideas or funding opportunities

Name

First Last

Briefly tell us about your research idea or funding opportunity to start the conversation (150 word limit)

Name

First Last

School*

Are you the lead investigator for this grant proposal?*

Yes

I don't know yet

PI Name

First Last

PI Email

PI Affiliation

(Department & Organization)

GRANT PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Please fill out the fields below with information regarding the grant proposal.

Sponsor (e.g., NIH, IMLS, NSF, USDA)

Sponsor Due Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Leave empty if rolling or no deadline

Is UTK the primary site on this grant proposal?

Yes

I don't know yet

Please provide the grant proposal guidelines with either a web link or upload a file.

Web address/URL for Proposal Guidelines

Proposal Guidelines file

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Comments or any additional details about your proposal

CCI Office of the Dean has specified that all CCI proposal submissions must be routed through the CICS office, which is in full compliance with ORIED Submission Deadlines. In order to meet ORIED requirements, CICS requires that all final grant documents be submitted to us NO less than 10 business days* prior to sponsor deadline
*does not include University holidays and administrative closings

Violation of this policy may result in inability to submit your grant proposal.

I understand and agree to RIC timeline guidelines based on ORIED policy.

Next Steps

RIC Grant Specialist will reach out to you via email within one week.
If you would like to speak to someone sooner about your proposal, please contact Beth Meko (bmeko@utk.edu or 865-974-7909) for assistance.
Your final documents are due to RIC no less than 10 business days* prior to sponsor deadline

*does not include University holidays and administrative closings

RIC looks forward to working with you to submit a polished proposal.