Grants and Contracts Administration

A-56

Original Implementation: August 1, 2000
Last Revision: February 3, 2005

 The effective administration of contracts and grants is an essential operational function. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs establishes and publishes procedures designed to assure that all research and sponsored programs are conducted in accordance with university policies and procedures; with laws and regulations; and with the provisions of the contracts and grants themselves.  These procedures for the administration of grants and contracts are outlined in the Technical Assistance Manual published by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 

Deans and chairs are responsible for reviewing proposals for grants and contracts and for assuring that the proposed commitments of the department and college resources are feasible and realistic. 

Source of Authority: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Cross Reference:  A-39 Research Enhancement Program, Technical Assistance Manual

Contact for Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Forms:  OSRP Proposal Clearance Form, Revision Clearance Form, Request to Establish an Account, Time and Effort Reporting Forms. 

 

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