Starting a Proposal

How do I start a proposal record?

Proposal records can be started in Fibi even if you do not have all of the information needed for
submission. In this way, Fibi can be used to keep documentation organized and save time.

Start your proposal in Fibi as soon as possible:

– to be sure the sponsor exists in JHU’s systems and
– to determine if other information or actions which involve additional time may be required.

To start a Development Proposal record, login to Fibi and then:

Click on CREATE NEW PROPOSAL found in the Useful Links widget.

The General tab will open to the screen on the following page.
Complete all fields possible or applicable. The record will not be able to be created unless all
required fields are completed. A Red Asterisk * denotes a required field.

Enter the following required information:

Proposal Title

Enter the title of the research proposal. This should not be the announcement title. See the sponsor’s announcement or guidelines for requirements.

Principal
Investigator (PI)

Enter the PI’s last name and the dropdown will open with options.

Proposal Type

Select the appropriate entry from the drop-down list. This information
may be specified in the sponsor’s announcement or guidelines.

Activity Type

Select the appropriate entry from the Activity Type drop-down list. These are F&A Functions. Activity Type is based on the Scope of Work.

Anticipated Award Type

Select the Anticipated Award Type from the drop-down list. Check the Funding Opportunity Announcement or confirm with the sponsor to determine.

Agency/Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization providing funds to JHU. Enter the abbreviation for the sponsor or part of the Sponsor’s name and a boxwill dropdown with choices. Click on the appropriate name.

Note – If you are unable to find the Sponsor in the dropdown, you must request a New Sponsor by completing a Service Request.

Proposed Start
Date

Enter the date the project is expected to start. Choose the Calendar icon and click on the date. Refer to the sponsor’s announcement or guidelines for acceptable dates.

Proposed End Date

Enter the date the project is expected to end or choose the Calendar icon and click on the date. Refer to the sponsor’s announcementor guidelines for acceptable dates.

Once all required fields have been completed, click on the Proceed button to save the information entered and a Proposal Record will be created. Fibi will assign an identification number (PD# or Proposal#) to the record and the Status will show as In Progress.