How To

Find the IO (Institutional Official) who will submit my proposal to the sponsor.

The IO (Institutional Official) is an individual named by Stanford, who is authorized to act for the institution, and to assume the obligations imposed by federal, state and local laws, regulations, requirements and conditions, as well as Stanford policy that applies to a proposal and award.

The IO reviews, endorses, signs and submits proposals to the sponsor on behalf of Stanford. In signing a proposal and in accepting a corresponding award, this individual certifies that Stanford will comply with the assurances and certifications referenced in the application. 

This individual's signature further certifies that Stanford will be accountable both for appropriate use of funds awarded and performance of the sponsored project activities resulting from the application.

IO Responsibilities by Central Office
 

OSR (Office of Sponsored Research) 

RMG (Research Management Group)

ICO (Industrial Contracts Office)

Proposals

All  Stanford University proposals except the School of Medicine School of Medicine proposals None

Awards

All awards except those handled by RMG and ICO Basic grants, fellowships and industry sponsored clinical trials for School of Medicine Industry sponsored contracts except clinical trials

Subawards

All, except those under industry sponsored clinical trials Industry sponsored clinical trials None

 

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