Proposal Consultation
Helpful Documents
USDA NIFA Application Guide [PDF]
The application guide for National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA proposals.
USDA NIFA Generic Checklist [XLS]
A general checklist of requirements for National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), USDA proposals.
NSF Generic Checklist [XLS]
A general checklist of requirements for National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals.
NIH Generic Checklist [XLS]
A general checklist of requirements for National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposals.
GoldSheet Initiation Form [XLS]
This spreadsheet is designed to enhance the efficiency of completing and initiating the GoldSheet for researchers and grant administrators. The GoldSheet is Iowa State’s electronic process for routing proposals from the principal investigator to the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration where the proposal is reviewed for submission. The GoldSheet Initiation Form can help researchers quickly and easily share information needed to route the GoldSheet with collaborators or grant administrators.
Collaborators & Other Affiliations Information Template [XLS]
This template, developed by NSF, replaces section E on the Biographical Sketch and is the required format for the Collaborators & Other Affiliates. This form must be uploaded to Fastlane in .xlsx or .xls form.
NSF Collaborative Proposal Overview [PDF]
This overview includes a list of requirements for both the lead and non-lead organizations.