The Gillings Research Office is offering small awards (up to $2,000) for Gillings researchers interested in contracting external editors or graphic designers for assistance with grant proposals being submitted for external funding. If you have questions about this or would like suggestions of editors or graphic designers, please contact researchsolutions@unc.edu

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have primary appointments at the Gillings School of Public Health.
  • Applicants must be applying for extramural funding and provide information about the specific funding opportunity.
  • Proposals must be for awards that would be administered through the Gillings School (i.e., proposals submitted through non-Gillings centers are not eligible).
  • Investigators may only receive on proposal support award per year.

Process:

  • Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis for as long as funds are available.
  • Applicants must complete the form at the end of this webpage to request funds.
  • Applicants must provide the name of the vendor they plan to contract with and evidence that the vendor agreed to provide services.
  • Once approved, the funds will be transferred to the applicant’s department.
  • Services must be completed and invoiced within 3 months of the transfer of funds. Pre-payment for services is not allowed.
  • Extensions to the 3-month limit for reasons such as delays in university payment processing must be pre-approved by the Assistant Dean for Research.
  • Any unspent funds will revert to the research unit/school.
  • Applicants must reapply for funding if they delay their application submission date.

Gillings Proposal Editing Services Request Form

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Please enter a number less than or equal to 2000.

Note: please provide evidence that the vendor agreed to provide services by emailing researchsolutions@unc.edu. Your request will not be finalized until this has been received.

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