Grant Lifecycle
Internal Review of Proposal
- 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.
- Department Chair approves proposal for department.
- Research Administrator assists PI with the proposal process and submits proposal for A&S Dean review.
- Dean evaluates project technically and fiscally. Approves for the school.
- 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
- Sponsoring agency negotiates/approves/disapproves.
- OSP reviews and/or negotiates grant/contract for acceptance and issues notice of award.
- PI initiates research project and expenditure transactions.
Post-Award
- 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.
- 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
- PI completes research and prepares technical report and OSP creates and submits the financial report to the sponsor.
- Sponsoring Agency Audits project and records for fiscal compliance.