Grants Process Guide

Before you begin. If you are pursuing a biomedical research or training grant, review the Biomedical Research Development guidance. Early planning activities—center-level capture planning and strategic interdisciplinary research events—help shape your idea.
Start with your research idea.
Are you interested in internal funding?
- Yes – explore internal programs and apply for internal funding.
- No – find funding for external opportunities.
Is this a limited submission? Confirm through the Limited Submissions process. As you prepare, access grant-writing resources and write a one-page concept paper to vet your idea.
Do you have a cost share requirement? Review Cost Sharing.
Start your proposal through PERA.

Use the visual guide below to find resources for wherever you are in the grants process.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to request hands-on help from our team of grant writers, please contact us at OORIntake@purdue.edu.