Frequently-Asked Questions

Is my eGC1 ready?

The following list represents a selection of questions to ask yourself when preparing your eGC1 for submission.

• When a sponsor system is involved (e.g. Research.gov, Workspace, ASSIST, etc.), have you given the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) access to the proposal in that system?
• Did you follow ALL sponsor formatting requirements and page limits?
• Did you run all validation checks in the eGC1 and sponsor electronic submission systems?
• Is all information in the eGC1, including dates, budget, and compliance questions consistent with the application?
• Did you proofread and correct any mistakes in the application?
• Is the entire proposal in final format, including all required sponsor forms, components, sections, and attachments?
• Have you replaced draft documents with final versions, including updating titles to remove “draft” and replace with “final”?
• Did you organize required sponsor documents as either:
  • a single file in order specified by sponsor, OR
  • 2 PDF files: one containing the entire grant application (ordered as specified by the sponsor); the other containing just pages requiring signatures.
• Did you address all of required changes from OSP’s review?
• Did you mark the eGC1 “Ready to Submit” YES

Additional Resources:

• When do I need to use an eGC1?
• CORE class for SAGE: Creating & Submitting eGC1s
• Help Prevent Submission Headaches: Proposal Format Reminders
• GIM 1: Review and Submission Requirements for Proposals
• GIM 19: Internal Deadlines for Proposals to External Entities
• SAGE Guide – Process Application: Composing, Withdrawn, Returned Statuses