Stage 6 Activate Award
You
- Provide any required sponsor forms or internal documents (e.g. revised budgets, IRB approval)
Supporting Offices
OSPA
- Updates OSPA database with award information
- Prepares award setup file for transfer to Research Financial Services (RFS)
- Informs PI, college/department of account number through distribution of Project Account Data Record (PADR)
CGS
- Supports the PI for needs such as a revised budget to facilitate account set up by OSPA
RFS
- Establishes an account number and informs OSPA
CGS, OSPA and RFS services are required.
Resources
Award Acceptance
OSPA is responsible for negotiating and accepting grants, contracts and other awards for sponsored projects funded by federal and state agencies, foundations, business and industry and other public and private sources on behalf of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation in accordance with AR 7:3. The Executive Director of OSPA serves as the authorized official for signature of sponsored project awards. Awards are reviewed by OSPA to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, sponsor guidelines and university policies.
The sponsored project award document is an official binding agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the parties and governs the conduct of the sponsored project.
Account Establishment
When the WBS Element (grant account) is established, the following should be coordinated with the department business office:
Guidelines for Investigators and Business Officers on Sponsored Projects