Frequently-Asked Questions
The following frequently-asked questions are intended to help researchers navigate the University's system of assistance and oversight for proposals and awards.
- Where can I find program announcements and solicitations?
- Where are the RSP offices?
- What internal forms do I need to get my proposal approved?
- Where do I find the institutional data need for my proposal?
- How does the University deal with Limited Submissions on behalf of UToledo?
- The program I want to apply to requires online submission. What does RSP do?
- I have questions on the budget for my proposal. Can RSP help me?
- When do the investigator Financial Disclosure Roles apply?
- How many days do you need to review my proposal?
- Who is the Authorized Official? Is it the PI?
- Whom should I contact about getting approval to use animals in my research?
- Whom should I contact about getting approval to use human subjects in my research?
- Whom should I contact about using hazardous substances, such as infectious agents or radioactive isotopes?
- Who is responsible for copying and mailing a proposal?
- My grant ends this year. How can I get an extension?
- Can I apply for funding opportunities that require applicants to have a non-profit tax exempt 501c3 status?
- My question isn't here. Whom shall I contact?
The University of Toledo subscribes to Infoed Global's SPIN Plus, a premier funding opportunity search engine with over 40,000 current opportunities across all disciplines. SPIN features a customizable personal profile and search-specific email alerts. Other search options include grants.gov for federal sponsors, the Foundation Center's online directory for foundations, and the University librarians' Home - Funding Sources - LibGuides at University of Toledo Libraries (utoledo.edu).
For more information, contact Rick Francis, Director of Research Advancement and Information Systems.
- Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP)
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suites 2200 & 2300 - Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suites 1020A, 1020D-1, 1020D-3, 1020D-4 & 1020E - Institutional Care and Use of Animals in Research (IACUC) & Research Biosafety (IBC)
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suites 1020A & 1020F - Export Control Compliance
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suite 2355 - Research Integrity Office
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suite 2200C - Technology Transfer Office
Main Campus | Research & Technology Complex 1 Building (R1) | Suite 2250 - Business Incubation (UTBI)
Main Campus | Nitschke Technology & Commercialization Complex (NT) | Suites 2005 & 2015 - Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)
Health Science Campus | Health Education Building (HEB) | Suite 012
Create a proposal record in InfoEd. Any additional forms can be found on the RSP Forms web page.
- Main Campus Data
Proposals for research in main campus colleges. - Health Science Campus Data
Proposals for research in health sciences campus colleges.
A limited submission refers to a funding opportunity that places a limitation on the number of proposals a single entity can submit each cycle. UToledo has an internal selection process in place to determine which applicants will be submitting to a sponsor for consideration.
For more information, contact Eva English, Director, Grants Development and Strategic Partnerships.
The answer varies with the sponsor and program, but many require submission by the RSP office and many require the PI to have an account. Contact the RSP office to ensure you are correctly registered (if required) with the agency and to get information specific to your program.
Yes- RSP can assist with salaries, fringe benefit rates, indirect cost rates and calculations and more.
In accordance with PHS policy and as indicated in the relevant UToledo policy, all individuals on a grant proposal, regardless of role, as well as unnamed individuals involved in the design, conduct, or reporting of the program, are required to disclose any financial conflicts of interest annually and whenever there is a change of interests. Conflict of interest disclosures can be made in InfoEd.
For more information, contact COI Disclosure
See Proposal Review & Submission Deadlines to determine how many days prior to submission RSP needs to review your proposal
The University of Toledo has a very short list of administrators who are authorized to sign proposals. This information may be found on the RSP Institutional Data web pages. Main Campus Data | Health Science Campus Data.
For information regarding animal procurement, care, training and research facilities, please the Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR).
The Institutional Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for the oversight of all research activities involving animals at UToledo are done in accordance to all federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
For more information, contact the IACUC at IACUC@UToledo.edu.
UToledo's Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is responsible for the oversight University of Toledo's research activities involving human subjects. Research protocols are reviewed by one of three UToledo Institutional Review Boards (IRBs):
For more information on what research must be reviewed by IRBs and other items such as required training and submission forms, please visit the HRPP website.
whom should i contact about using hazardous substances, such as infectious agents or radioactive isotopes?
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for the administration and oversight of research involving the use of biological agents including but not limited to viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, recombinant and synthetic nucleic acids, select agents and toxins, human blood, cells and cell lines, stem cells, plant cell lines, non-rodent transgenic animals and animal blood, animal cells and cell lines, and other human and animal tissues and products.
For more information, contact IBC at IBC@UToledo.edu.
For the use of radioactive isotopes in research, please refer to the Radiation Safety Program web page.
The PI is responsible for these tasks. This includes shipping through FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL.
Start by contact the RSP office. Updated compliance forms may be required.
Can i apply for funding opportunities that require applicants to have a non-profit tax exempt 501c3 status?
If the funding opportunity's eligibility guidelines only allow for a nonprofit (501c3) to apply, then The University of Toledo Foundation typically submits and accepts the award on behalf of the University. See flow chart for more details.
Start with a phone call to the RSP office at 419.530.2844 or send your question via email at rsp.admin@UToledo.edu.