Trainings & Courses
Developing Proposals
Essential information on developing and submitting proposals.
Top Resources for Developing Proposals
Trainings & Courses
New to Sponsored Projects at Penn?
First steps and essential training for the administrative management of research projects at Penn.
Trainings & Courses
Nature Masterclass Course – Focus on Peer Review
Tools & Systems
Penn Electronic Research Administration (PennERA)
Suite of web-based applications for managing pre- and post-award administrative tasks related to the sponsored projects at Penn.
Tools & Systems
U@Penn Research Links
Trainings & Courses
Nature Masterclass Course – Persuasive Grant Writing
Trainings & Courses
Sponsored Programs at Penn (SP@P)
Policies & Procedures
Guidance on the Process of Preparing a Grant or Contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for applying for research grants?
Once you have identified a funding opportunity and you want to apply, carefully review the guidelines and eligibility. The Office of Research Services (ORS) requires that all grant proposals be submitted through a mandatory electronic proposal submission system called Penn ERA.