The Pre-awards section of the eRA system was created to streamline and standardise the current UCT’s grant application and approval processes. The process differs between internal and external grants and awards. The process flow diagrams below explain the steps involved for various grants. 

Internal approval process
Internal approval is split between proposal approvals and contract approval forms.

Conference travel grant application process
Understand the process used to apply for funding to attend a conference where one is presenting research.