Can I send just the Internal Proposal Approval Form to my department head/dean so I can start the process even though the proposal narrative is not finished?

The purpose of routing a proposal package with the Internal Proposal Approval Form is for those signing to feel confident that they understand the project, the effort committed, and any cost sharing commitments. If an Internal Proposal Approval Form arrives to ORSP without all the required components, it will be returned to the PI until all components are assembled. Your department head/dean should not sign an Internal Proposal Approval Form that does not have a scope of work, budget, and budget justification attached.