Research Proposal and Award Policy

POLICY NUMBER: PO - 60
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2008
REVISION DATE: April 6, 2012
SUPERSEDES: N/A
RESPONSIBLE EXECUTIVE: Provost

I. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

Since only Drexel University is authorized to submit proposals and accept awards and contracts from sponsors on behalf of university faculty, all submissions for funding support for research, training, instruction, service and other activities are made under the auspices of Drexel University.

II. SCOPE

This policy applies to Drexel University faculty. 

III. IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the Office of the Provost. For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the Office of the Provost at provost@drexel.edu.

IV. STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Since only Drexel University is authorized to submit proposals and accept awards and contracts from sponsors on behalf of university faculty, all submissions for funding support for research, training, instruction, service and other activities are made under the auspices of Drexel University. Proposals, at any stage of development (e.g., pre-proposals), must be submitted to the Office of Research & Innovation at least five days prior to the submission deadline. All grants and contracts accepted by Drexel University are the commitment and responsibility of Drexel University. All formal agreements must be approved and executed by the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation who is officially designated by the university to approve and execute these agreements.

A contract is invalid if executed by an unauthorized individual. If a funded proposal has not been processed through the Office of Research & Innovation, there is a risk that Drexel University will not accept the award or may have to renegotiate terms.

Procedures for all submission and approval processes are posted on the Office of Research & Innovation website: https://drexel.edu/research/submission/overview/.

V. KEYWORDS AND DEFINITIONS

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VI. RELATED POLICIES, FORMS AND RESOURCES

A. Related Policies
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B. Forms and Resources
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VII. POLICY HISTORY

Effective date: September 1, 2008
Revision date: April 6, 2012