In an effort to raise the level of sponsored program activity at Ball State University, the Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School is pleased to announce the new SUBMIT Program.  This program will place funds into an account for extramural-related expenses of Project Directors/Co-Directors.  Retroactive to July 1, 2007, and continuing forward, the following amounts (per extramural sponsor dollars requested) will be made available for each proposal submission.  Those who have submitted external proposals through the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs (OARSP) since July 1, 2007 will soon receive their SUBMIT notification.  Current submissions will be processed upon final approval of the University Clearance Sheet and notifications will be sent on a monthly basis.  All SUBMIT expenditures will be processed through OARSP.

Funds Available Based on Sponsor Request

Program Guidelines

• Funds will be available when proposals are submitted through OARSP and have received University clearance.
• Funds can be requested by filling out an Expenditure Form and returning it, along with the necessary signatures and documentation, to OARSP.
• Only extramural-related expenses will be approved.
• Project Directors/Co-Directors will have the fiscal year of submission and the following fiscal year to use the funds. 
• Funds will be divided equally among Project Directors/Co-Directors, unless other arrangements are requested.
• Proposals with 2 or more Co-Directors will receive 1.5 x the designated SUBMIT amount.
• Faculty stipends or salary enhancements are not allowed.  However, course releases for sponsored program activities, approved by the department chair, are applicable.