Last Modified: 01/15/2021

Introduction

PUL strongly encourages its staff to pursue and participate in grants, inter-institutional initiatives, and campus collaborations that support its mission, vision, and priorities. Whenever these activities require the allocation of significant library resources such as staffing, IT infrastructure, supplies, and sustainability, it is imperative that the LSC evaluates their viability, sustainability, and desirability before any formal commitments are made. The proposal process outlined in this document is designed to ensure that all initiatives of this type are thoroughly evaluated and, to guarantee that the Library will be in a position to successfully fulfill expectations. 

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Note: For grants, sub-awards, and any other funding opportunities, LSC requires all materials to be submitted for a review a month before submitting to https://orpa.princeton.edu/(“ORPA”). Review the ORPA website, especially the https://orpa.princeton.edu/sponsored-project-lifecycle/proposal-development guidance and policies, to familiarize yourself with the University’s requirements and to ensure that you are eligible to submit for funding.

LSC approval is always required for grants or if an MOU is involved.

Before submitting to ORPA:

• Obtain all relevant information from the funding agency (if applicable) and potential partners.

• Consult with your supervisor about the opportunity. 

• The supervisor facilitates the LSC approval process if deemed appropriate. LSC approval is always required for grants or if an MOU is involved.

• Prepare and submit the approval form for LSC approval.

• The LSC sponsor determines where additional input from relevant experts is required before submitting to LSC for review.

• LSC reviews and communicates its decision on whether to pursue the initiative.  If a grant application is to be submitted, it must then be reviewed by the Library’s Office of Finance and Administration prior to engaging with ORPA.

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