This short form guide explains key concepts for faculty and staff who are involved in applying for, conducting, and stewarding research programs. The contents of this guide include topics specifically related to sponsored programs, as well as topics that are important regardless of the source of support.
Use the index at the left to browse topics, or use the table of contents below.
- Roles and Relationships
- External Sponsored Funding: Proposal Development and Submission
- Allowable Charges on Sponsored Awards
- Legal Agreements and Signature Authority
- Cost Sharing
- PI-Required Reports (including COVID-related Reporting and Closeouts)
- Managing an Award with External Collaborators
- Effort Allocation, Certification, and Salary Recovery
- Lab Safety and Regulated Research Materials
- Vertebrate Animals
- Human Subjects and Biospecimens
- Data Management and Stewardship of Research Materials
- Export Controls and Trade Sanctions
- Foreign Talent Programs
- Financial Conflicts of Interest Related to Research and Sponsored Programs
- Technology Transfer and Licensing
- Collaborating Academic Visitors