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Request for Proposal

A request for proposal (RFP) is a formal document issued by a for-profit company inviting the research community to submit proposed projects for sponsored research. It outlines the company’s research needs, scope, deliverables, timelines, evaluation criteria, budget expectations, and compliance requirements (e.g., IP, data use, confidentiality). Researchers respond with a plan, team qualifications, costs, and milestones for competitive review.

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