Limited Submission Funding Opportunities

What is a limited submission? A limited submission is a funding opportunity in which the sponsor limits the number of applications an institution may submit. Typically, these funding opportunities restrict an institution to submit 1 or 2 applications. ORSP coordinates a review process for selecting the most competitive Bowie State University applicants who may submit to this type of opportunity.

How do I find out if an opportunity is a limited submission? You will find any limitations listed in the funder's guidelines (also called a Request for Proposal, Solicitation, Funding Opportunity, etc.). Typically any limiting language will be in the eligibility section.

• For example, the National Science Foundation solicitations have a heading that says "Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization." They follow with details about the limit, such as: "An eligible organization may participate in two proposals per competition. Participation includes serving as a lead organization, non-lead organization, or subawardee on any proposal. Organizations participating solely as evaluators on projects are excluded from this limitation. Proposals that exceed the organizational eligibility limit (beyond the first two submissions based on timestamp) will be returned without review regardless of the organization's role (lead organization, non-lead collaborative, or subawardee) in the returned proposal. Only US IHEs are eligible to submit as a lead or non-lead organization.

Are you interested in submitting to a Limited Submission funding opportunity?

If so, please review the guidelines (pdf)

List of active limited submission opportunities: