Acceptance of Award Terms
ORPA has the lead responsibility in the negotiation and acceptance of sponsored awards and is the sole authorized entity to execute a sponsored award on behalf of the University. When the sponsored award is fully executed, ORPA will establish a Project Grant Number in Coeus and issue the PI, Department, and Sponsored Research Accounting (SRA) a Coeus Notice of Award (NOA) along with a copy of the award document. The NOA summarizes all pertinent terms and conditions of the award and any special sponsor requirements. It is the responsibility of all parties to become familiar with the details of the award and any relevant award restrictions and requirements. In addition, all parties must ensure regulatory compliance in key areas:
- Export controls
- Responsible conduct of research
- Financial conflict of interest in research
- Human subjects research
- Animal care research
- Biosafety hazards and biosafety
