Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get announcements of funding opportunities, including Stimulus Funding?

Pace GRANTSANNOUNLIST-L@list.pace.edu, it’s easy to get on, contact us and we will add you to the distribution list. 

How do I get Released Time to write a grant proposal?

Go to page.cfm?doc_id=8331 for full information, and apply by deadline. For questions Contact Office of Sponsored Research. 

As a Pace faculty member, may I just start submitting grant proposals right away to any and all sponsors, or are their Pace University proposal submission procedures and guidelines?

Go to page.cfm?doc_id=1306 for the latest procedures and Contact Sponsored Research Office. 

How do I acquire Pace’s institutional Information for a grant application (e.g. IRS Form 990, Audited Financials, Indirect Cost Agreement, EIN, BOT, DUNS Number etc.)   

Contact Office of Sponsored Research. 

If I need help in preparing a proposal budget, who should I contact?

Edward Leight at eleight@pace.edu; 212.346.1741 or Eric Torres at etorres@pace.edu; 212.346.1027. 

If I need help in preparing an Electronic Submission, who should I contact?

Edward Leight or Eric Torres. 

How long in advance of the proposal due date should I forward all paperwork to SRED?

A minimum of 2 weeks. More is better. 

How do I forward paper work to SRED?

Scan and attach to an email; fax 212.346.1116; or hand deliver to 163 William Street, 3rd floor. Do not send by Pace’s inter-office mail. 

Who should I go to for a letter of intent?

Prepare a draft for SRED to review. 

How do I get a proposal Support Letter from Pace? Provost? President?

Contact Sponsored Research Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith vgoldsmith@pace.edu. 

Who is the official signoff authority at Pace University required for submitting external funding proposals?

Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith vgoldsmith@pace.edu. 

I just received a major grant, how do I open an account at Pace University?

Go to page.cfm?doc_id=1306 for the latest procedures and fill out an Account Approval Form /page.cfm?doc_id=15855 and forward with a copy of the award letter to the Office of Sponsored Research. 

How do I decide if needed, and take the required NIH brief tutorial regarding the design and conduct of biomedical research involving human participants?

Go to http://cme.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning/incorporating-clinicaltrials.asp  or contact the Co-Chairs of Institutional Review Board  IRB: Brian Evans at 212.346.1248, bevans@pace.edu or Lin Drury at 914.773.3557, ldrury@pace.edu. 

How do I go about getting Pace IRB approval to conduct human subjects research?

Go to page.cfm?doc_id=9898  or contact the Co-Chairs of IRB: Brian Evans at 212.346.1248, bevans@pace.edu or Lin Drury at 914.773.3557, ldrury@pace.edu. 

Who should I contact for no-cost extensions?

Contact Sponsored Research Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith. 

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