Grant Development and Assistance

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is committed to accelerating Georgia State University’s status as a major urban research university.  We strongly encourage and support faculty in their development as funded scholars.  Our research support initiatives are specifically structured to guide you through the entire grant research process from application planning and submission through award and close out which includes:

• University Research Services and Administration has a new look on their website. The hompage now includes quick reference for changes in policy, training, and workshops. Check back frequently for updates. 
• Research Education and Training Workshops -  One on one, group training and tutorials  in writing successful grant proposals, how to find funding and submit  a competitive application.
• Funding Opportunities  –  Find and apply for external and internal funding opportunities  to include federal, state and private awards.  Also help set up email alerts so that you can be alerted to new funding opportunities in your area of expertise instantly.
• Award Management –Pre and post award management to include budget development  to review your budget to ensure that all potential costs have been identified, that fringe benefit and indirect (F&A) cost rates are used and calculated correctly, budget management  to appropriately administer and closeout awards within the University's financial system, human subjects to review and approve your application in accordance with federal law and Georgia State policy, and compliance and safety to ensure proper treatment of human and animal subjects, address lab and biosafety issues, ensure compliance with export control regulations, as well as radiation and environmental safety. 

Proposal Routing

• GSU Research Forms
  • Institutional Prior Approval Form (IPAS)
  • Proposal Approval Form
• OSP Quick Reference – Modified for the AYS
• Proposal Checklist
• Budget Excel Spreadsheet
• NSF Proposal by subject database search  and NIH Proposal by subject database search

Grant Training

• NSF and NIH Proposal pages now include updates on revisions to policy for quick access
• Grant Seeking Basics video
• Proposal Writing Shortcourse

Contact for assistance: 

• The Dean’s Office has a grants and contracts officer available to assist you in preparing and submitting your grant proposal. Please contact Shannan Hodgman at shodgman@gsu.edu or phone (404) 413-0012 or visit her in person in room #625 of the Andrew Young School building to get started.