Creating Opportunities

Limited Submissions

Upcoming Internal Deadlines | Upcoming Sponsor Deadlines | Results of Recent Internal Competitions—Congratulations!

A limited submission (LS) opportunity is a program or funding announcement with the number of applications or proposals an institution is allowed to submit restricted by the sponsor. The sponsor’s program guidelines place the responsibility of review and selection on the institution.

** Always consult the sponsor's announcement to confirm program applicability and individual eligibility.

The Process

Announcing the Limited Submission Competitions
» A weekly e-mail is sent to all ASU faculty announcing new LS programs
» A list of current LS programs can also be found here

Internal Application Requirements
» A Limited Submissions cover page that includes the project title and a list of investigators
» 3 - 5 page project summary
» Two-page curriculum vita for each investigator
» A total project budget estimate (ORSPA review is optional; available during standard
business hours)
» A total project cost share estimate, if applicable. Confirmation from appropriate Dean(s) and Chair(s) of commitment to cost share must be provided (copies of email correspondence are acceptable).
» Additional supporting information, deemed relevant by investigator (optional)

The Internal Competition and the Candidate Selection

» All internal applications received on time will be reviewed for consideration
» A review panel will be established for each competition consisting of relevant chairs, deans, and directors
» Selection(s) will be based on reviewers' comments in accordance with sponsor's review criteria

Selection Notification and Full Proposal Submission

» Selected candidate(s) will be notified by e-mail
» Selected candidate(s) will be required to confirm intention to submit a full proposal
» If intention to submit is not received, the review panel will recommend a new candidate
» Once confirmation is received, candidates who were not selected will be notified
» Candidates who are not selected may contact Opportunity Development for assistance in locating other potential funding opportunities

» Reviewers' comments will be shared with applicants upon request, however reviewers' names will remain confidential

» Please note that candidates selected still must complete all regular internal approval processes for such items as F&A waivers, cost share, etc.


Failure to Submit a Full Proposal
» Selected candidate(s)' relevant chair(s) and dean(s) will be notified by the OVPREA
» If time allows, an alternate candidate may be selected

Internal Application Instructions

Interested investigators should submit their internal applications to no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day the internal application is due. Internal applications should include every item as outlined in the Internal Application Requirements above.

Current list of LS programs available>>

If you have questions regarding the limited submission process, please contact us at or by telephone at (480)727-7961.