The donor sent a check directly to me. What should I do with it?
Contact the Grants Accounting Office.
I was just notified that my grant has been funded! Now what?
Rejoice! And then check the College’s post-award procedures. When the award paperwork arrives, give the originals to the SRO or CFR. Any funds go to the Grants Accounting Office, who will set up the Banner account for your grant.
I hear that the College now requires student researchers to be trained in the Responsible Conduct of Research. Does this mean I have to develop a new course?
No (and note that the requirement originated with the National Science Foundation, not the College). For now, only students participating in NSF-funded research must be trained, and we’re using online training. To learn more about the College’s training plan, click here.
I need something for my project that wasn’t listed in the grant budget awarded—can I charge it to the grant?
You probably can, but first you must check with our office or the Grants Accounting Office. If your grant terms allow the College to authorize the expenditure, fill out an OPAS form to request the budget changes from the Controller's office.
How do I book grant-funded travel?
Follow College policies and procedures for work-related travel.
Do I need approval from the College to buy equipment for my project?
Yes. You’ll need to fill out the equipment section of your blue sheet. Include unit cost, maintenance provisions, and installation requirements.
My wife will help work on my research this year, and I plan to pay several months of her salary using grant funds. Do my proposed budget and budget justification constitute adequate notification?
No. You must also fill out a Family Relationship Disclosure form and a Significant Financial Disclosure form and submit both forms with your blue sheet, following this procedure.
Conflicting Financial Interest: Summary
Federal regulations require institutions to have policies and procedures in place to ensure that investigators disclose any significant financial interest that may present an actual or potential conflict of interest in relationship to externally sponsored projects. Investigators must fully disclose any significant financial interest before the proposal is submitted.