Limited Submission Opportunities
Some funding sponsors limit the number of applications or proposals an institution may submit. The Office of Strategic Research Initiatives (OSRI) coordinates ODU's response to these opportunities, working with Research and Economic Development leadership, Associate Deans for Research (ADRs), colleges, centers, and other relevant units to ensure compliance with sponsor limits.
Depending on the opportunity, OSRI may use open announcements, targeted interest checks, or leadership-coordinated institutional responses. These approaches may be used individually or in combination. Not every opportunity requires a university-wide announcement or internal competition.
View Opportunities Announced in InfoReady
How Opportunities Are Communicated and Coordinated
Throughout the process, OSRI keeps relevant ADRs, center directors, and other unit leaders informed and consults them as appropriate.
Open announcements: Opportunities may be posted in InfoReady and announced through Pivot. Interested faculty submit a brief letter of intent (LOI) by the posted internal deadline, following the instructions in InfoReady. If eligible interest exceeds the sponsor's institutional limit, an internal review may be required.
Targeted interest checks: OSRI may contact ADRs, center directors, or relevant faculty and units to assess interest, expertise, and readiness. Recipients respond directly to the outreach, following any instructions provided. This may lead to a broader announcement, collaboration, or a coordinated institutional response.
Leadership-coordinated institutional responses: For opportunities requiring specific institutional capabilities or coordination, OSRI works with Research and Economic Development leadership to identify lead and participating units. Leadership may make administrative decisions based on sponsor requirements, institutional priorities, and readiness. Relevant faculty and teams receive instructions and next steps directly from OSRI.
Selection and Next Steps
If eligible interest exceeds a sponsor's institutional limit, applicants may be invited to submit pre-proposals for internal review. If the limit is not exceeded, eligible applicants may be authorized to proceed without a competition. Some opportunities may be resolved through leadership-coordinated decisions.
OSRI communicates authorization to proceed to eligible or selected applicants or the designated institutional team. Authorized applicants then coordinate with Pre-Award on required institutional approvals and sponsor submission.
Procedures and timelines may be adjusted when sponsor deadlines are short.
Found an Opportunity or Have Questions?
Email limitedsubmissions@odu.edu for guidance, including when an opportunity is not listed in InfoReady or an internal deadline has passed. Please include the opportunity title, sponsor, solicitation link, and sponsor deadline.