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1. Do I need to register in Grants.gov to submit an application?
2. What is an Authorized Organization Representative?
3. Do I need to follow up with a full copy of my proposal with the PAF?
4. My application package is requesting Representations & Certifications to be completed, what should I do?
5. If submission of the application is electronic, why is the PAF needed five (5) days prior to the deadline?
6. Why is the completed application package requested at least 24 hours prior to the application deadline?
7. Are there any technical requirements for submitting a Grants.Gov application?
8. The Small Business Concern (SBC) I am collaborating with is requesting a letter certifying that at least 30% of the work of the STTR project will be performed at UIC. Do we have a standard letter for this?

1. Do I need to register in Grants.gov to submit an application?
   No. UIC is registered with Grants.gov through the Central Contracting Registry. Anyone
   can search available grant opportunities, and with the PureEdge software downloaded, can
   access a desired application package, which can be completed off-line.
   
   
2. What is an Authorized Organization Representative?
   The Authorized Organization Representative, or AOR is an individual with permission to
   submit an application on behalf of the Institution. Only individuals in the UIC sponsored
   programs office, Office of Research Services, have this role.
   
   
3. Do I need to follow up with a full copy of my proposal with the PAF?
   No. Only the scope of work and budget are needed. Once the application is
   submitted, ORS will upload the full application package in to the UI eRA Proposal
   Tracking System and it will be stored electronically.
   
   
4. My application package is requesting Representation & Certifications to be completed, what should I do?
   Please contact ORS at 312-996-2862 for questions and assistance on completing any Representation and Certifications required in the application package.
   
   
5. If submission of the application is electronic, why is the PAF needed five (5) days prior to the deadline?
   Even though the submission is electronic, ORS needs time to review the budget and information provided on the PAF. Sometimes issues and questions can arise during this review and we need time to work these out with the appropriate individuals and University offices.
   
   
6. Why is the completed application package requested at least 24 hours prior to the application deadline?
   While it is always the goal of ORS to ensure timely and accurate submission of electronic applications, technical issues can arise delaying the submission process, which may be out of ORS control. In order to ensure adequate time to work through these issues, which may include having to work with Grants.Gov, the completed application package is requested, whenever possible, at least 24 hours prior to the application deadline.
   
   
7. Are there any technical requirements for submitting a Grants.gov application?
   Yes. Before you can download an application package, you must download the PureEdge Viewer software. This is a small, free software package, which will allow you to access, complete and submit applications electronically and securely on Grants.gov.
   
   
8. The Small Business Concern (SBC) I am collaborating with is requesting a letter certifying that at least 30% of the work of the STTR project will be performed at UIC. Do we have a standard letter for this?
   Yes, use the Certification of Research Institution Participation letter.