OSP Submission Requirements Update
November 4, 2026
UAB’s five-business-day proposal submission requirement is designed to support investigators by providing time for a thorough administrative review before submission to an external sponsor. This review helps identify and address potential issues early, strengthens proposal quality, and reduces the risk of last-minute complications.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise. For that reason, requests for late proposal submissions may be considered when unique or extenuating circumstances exist. To be eligible for consideration, late proposals must be complete and fully developed, with all required documents and information finalized and ready for submission. Because of the limited review time, proposals with missing or developing components cannot be accommodated. Late submissions must use the InfoReady OSP Submission Exception Request portal to send a request to waive the five-day submission requirement.
To ensure adequate support during peak submission periods, requests for exceptions will not be considered for new NIH R01 applications with sponsor deadlines of February 5, June 5, or October 5. Investigators planning to submit to these cycles are encouraged to begin working with their departmental research administrators and OSP as early as possible.
If you have questions or require guidance, please contact your assigned Officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs. See also Proposal Submission Requirements.