Gillings Proposal Editing Services
Please note that we are currently restructuring our proposal editing support. If you questions or specific editing needs, please contact researchsolutions@unc.edu.
This service does NOT include budget reviews, although budget justifications can be included for editing.
What services are available?
How are these services requested?
Fill out the online form to request editing services. After submission of the form, you will need to send a copy of the documents to be edited to researchsolutions@unc.edu.
When do I need to submit my request?
As soon as possible! During periods of high demand we will let you know if we can accommodate your request.
Edit Type | Time Considerations |
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Proofreading or Light Editing | Generally, any request must be at least one week prior to your deadline |
Full Edit | Drafts should be submitted two full calendar weeks in advance of your deadline if a full edit is requested. |
Notification of Sufficient time | You will be notified at the time of submission if there is sufficient time to review the document prior to your deadline. |
Additional Time Considerations | Leave yourself time to finalize the suggested changes and consult with the editor if needed. Reminder: Submit as early as possible! |
Who may request the services?
Any faculty member with a primary appointment in Gillings may request editing assistance. Additionally, any Gillings postdoc may request editing assistance. If you have questions about eligibility for these editing services, please contact us at researchsolutions@unc.edu.
How will requests for services be prioritized?
The services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if we receive multiple requests for a given time period, priority will be given to applicants who are:
- Early career investigators moving toward independent investigator careers;
- Researchers from underrepresented backgrounds;
- Working on a proposal for a large grant (greater than $500,000 in direct costs per year);
- Resubmitting a proposal.
In what format should the text be submitted?
Editing will be done in Microsoft Word and returned as tracked changes. LaTeX users should submit documents in PDF format.
Submissions should be a reasonably complete draft of the full proposal if the request is for a final edit.