Broad Area Announcements (BAAs) or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are posted on the OSRI web site and advertised in other appropriate venues, generally for a minimum of one month.

Proposal grant applications are accepted from individuals, organizations and businesses nationally and internationally.

There is a single application form for grant applications. However the review process will be different for small (under $25,000), medium ($25,000 <100,000), and large ($100,000 or larger) grants in accordance with the Grant Policy Manual. Graduate Research Fellows should use Appendix E of the grant policy manual.

All proposals are peer reviewed. Small grant awards (under $25,000) are determined by the OSRI Research Program Manager. Medium size grant awards are determined by the OSRI Science Director in coordination with the Scientific and Technical Committee. All awards over $100,000 require approval by the OSRI Advisory Board. The proposal review and award process is detailed in the Grant Policy Manual.