Engineering Research Administration
Engineering Research Administration (ERA) supports Principal Investigators in the School of Engineering in pre and post award research administrative activities from proposal submission to final closeout.
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Summary of Pre-Award Services
- Review sponsor solicitation guidelines
- Initiate Proposal Development & Routing Form (PDRF)
- Develop and revise proposed budget and ensure budget accuracy
- Coordinate preparation of collaborative proposals (e.g. subawards)
- Assemble and upload all proposal components
- Review final proposal for compliance
- Obtain all necessary approvals and signatures
- Work with OSR to ensure final review, approval, and submission to sponsor
Summary of Post-Award Services
- Approve transactions charged to sponsored account; verify that expenses adhere to applicable policies
- Keep PIs apprised of account balances and spending practices through routine and custom reports
- Review and reconcile expenditure statements
- Facilitate rebudgeting requests and obtain both internal and sponsored approvals
- Process cost transfers
- Facilitate and process no-cost extensions, supplements, and other similar requests
- Close out accounts and confirm final expenditure
