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PRE-AWARD SERVICES STAFF:

provide proposal preparation support (help with budget development and editing)

ensure sponsor required/USC, Federal, and State regulatory compliance

submit proposals (as USC's Authorized O R)

prepare and negotiate grant/contract documents with funding agencies

obtain research-related campus approvals

answer non-financial research administration questions

gather information/problem solve with other campus units (purchasing, accounting, personnel, etc.)

liaison with funding agencies for post-award administrative issues (project extensions, rebudgeting, scope changes and other project modifications)

prepare and negotiate (project required) subcontracts