Some federal agencies and private foundations limit the number of applications that may be submitted from one institution within a specified period of time. In order to increase the chances of Chapman University’s success in applying for these "Limited Submission" opportunities, a procedure exists to select the most meritorious proposal(s) when multiple Chapman PIs demonstrate interest in the same limited submission opportunity.
This procedure is called an "internal competition," and particular rules apply. An internal competition adds a significant step to proposal preparation; therefore, to allow adequate time for selection and to enable PIs to complete the final application, internal deadlines for limited submission opportunities are set well in advance of official sponsor deadlines.