Roles and Collaborations

• The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for research and compliance components of the project
• Sponsored Research Services project administrators monitor projects by assisting PIs with expenses and modifying budgets, as necessary, as well as managing end-dates of agreements
• SRS project administrators conduct project payroll compliance checks to ensure that: accounts are not overspent; payroll payments occur within the award period; administrative expenditures are not charged unless specifically approved; and payroll guidelines for key personnel are followed

Planning and Next Steps

• Develop strategies for managing finances, resources and operations for the research project
• PIs prepare and submit technical/programmatic reports to the sponsor; nearly all grants and contracts require submission of a final report of the overall research that has been accomplished

Checklist for Considerations

• Disclose discoveries and inventions as they are developed through research, which most sponsors require
• Prepare a final inventory of equipment purchased, fabricated or furnished by the sponsor during the project
• Submit any interim and/or final financial reports required by the sponsor
• Continually verify compliance via standard controls throughout the project; report any incidents of non-compliance to appropriate university officials