The 5/2 Proposal Submission Policy ensures maximum benefit to Principal Investigators by providing OSP Specialists with adequate time to complete a thorough review to provide completed proposals are compliant with sponsor guidelines, identify, correct errors, and submit proposals in a timely fashion.  

If you believe there are valid circumstances that necessitate an exception to the 5/2 policy, you must provide the required information below and submit the request as soon as you become aware that you are unable to meet the 5/2 deadline. Only under exceptional circumstances, and for specific reasons beyond your control, will a waiver be approved.  

Actions Subject to the Policy (Select One)
By submitting this exception request and typing my name below as a signature, I acknowledge and agree that my proposal is outside OSP normal guidelines for submitting proposals and is subject to review and approval by OVPR. If approved, my proposal shall be reviewed in the order in which it is received subject to other proposals submitted prior to the deadline and other existing commitments. I understand that efforts will be made to submit the proposal but there is no guarantee that the proposal will be submitted in time to meet the sponsor's deadline.