In addition to signifying support, each signature on the Proposal Approval Form (SPO-1) provides the following specific assurances:
- The Principal Investigator certifies that
- (a) all the information presented in the proposal is accurate;
- (b) the proposal does not entail any University obligations that are not specified in the proposal or on the SPO-1 form and attachments;
- (c) the project will be conducted in accordance with University policy and sponsor regulations.
- 2. The Department Chair certifies that
- (a) the project is academically sound and consistent with departmental objectives; and
- (b) the department can accommodate the project without requiring any additional resources except those specified on the SPO-l form and attachments.
- 3. The Dean certifies that
- (a) the project is consistent with the objectives and policies of the academic unit headed by the Dean;
- (b) the budget provisions, including salaries and wages, are acceptable;
- (c) the quality of the proposal is sufficient to merit submission in the name of the University.
- 4. The Director of Sponsored Projects certifies that
- (a) the proposal is consistent with University research policies;
- (b) the proposal is consistent with guidelines and regulations of the sponsor; and
- (c) the budget is realistic for the work proposed and free of technical errors.
- 5. The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (or other authorized University official) certifies that
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- (a) the proposal is consistent with University objectives and policies;
- (B) the name submission merit is sufficient to of the University in proposal quality;
- (c) the University will assume any obligations specified in the proposal or on the SPO-1 form and attachments; and
- (d) the University will execute the grant or contract according to pertinent laws and regulations.
If a person whose signature is required does not support a proposal, he or she must provide reasons in Section E of the Proposal Approval Form (SPO-1) and return the form to the principal investigator. The Principal Investigator may then choose to withdraw the proposal, revise it, or continue the routing process without the signature.
