Research Plan/Scope of Work

Research Plan

A Research Plan is a structured document that outlines the objectives, methodology, and significance of a proposed research project. For sponsored research grants, the research plan serves as a critical component of the grant proposal, detailing how the project aligns with the funding agency's priorities and demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed work.

Each sponsor provides overarching guidelines to inform the development of the research plan. The specific requirements are further defined by the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to which the Principal Investigator (PI) is applying.

Scope of Work (SOW) 

A Scope of Work (SOW) for a sponsored research subaward is a formal document that outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities of a subrecipient in a larger research project. It serves as a key part of the subaward agreement, ensuring clarity between the prime awardee and the subrecipient institution regarding expectations, compliance, and project execution.

GMAS Requirements 

All proposals must upload a Research Plan or Scope of Work cope of Work to the GMAS Proposal document repository for internal review.