Grant Management

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The management of a research project funded through a federal, state, or industrial grant or contract is the responsibility of the lead Principal Investigator (PI) and co- PIs. The Division of Research will provide guidance and assistance to the PI(s) to facilitate their compliance with the terms of the sponsor. The responsibilities or obligations that PI(s) agree to when accepting a grant or contract include the following:

• Commitment: Review all documentation including referenced materials within the award documents and comply with the terms and conditions.
• Communication: Review the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the project and assure that they are aware of their obligations.
• Technical Management: Manage the technical aspects of the program and comply with the deadlines and reporting requirements in award documents or the statement of work.
• Supervision: Staff the project and supervise project personnel
• Financial: Charge to the research account only those expenditures directly related to the technical completion of the project.
• Accuracy: Review the monthly accounting statements to verify that all charges to that account are appropriate.
  
  
• Contact the Division of Research for clarification of awarding agency requirements.