Grant Lifecycle

Internal Review of Proposal

1. Principal Investigator (PI) initiates internal review process by completing a Proposal Approval Sheet (aka "Goldenrod") and collecting all forms and materials required for the proposal submission.
2. Department Chair approves proposal for department.
3. Research Administrator assists PI with the proposal process and submits proposal for A&S Dean review.
4. Dean evaluates project technically and fiscally. Approves for the school.
5. Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) reviews proposal for sponsor and University relations. Gives final University approval. Returns signed proposal for submission.

Notice of Award and Receiving Funds

1. Sponsoring agency negotiates/approves/disapproves.
2. OSP reviews and/or negotiates grant/contract for acceptance and issues notice of award.
3. PI initiates research project and expenditure transactions.

Post-Award

1. OSP creates University expenditures account and maintains fiscal control of award. Ensures transactions conform with sponsor and state regulations. Ensures all cash is received and all reports are prepared.
2. Research conducted, expenses paid and reports generated. Research Administrator acts as liaison between PI and OSP throughout the grant.

Research Completion and Grant Account Closing

1. PI completes research and prepares technical report and OSP creates and submits the financial report to the sponsor.
2. Sponsoring Agency Audits project and records for fiscal compliance.