Chapter 24. Research and Other Sponsored Programs
Section 24.2. Research Projects

24.2.4.1. Authorization and Requirements

Research proposals must receive approval before submittal from the vice president for research, or in absence, any one of the following officers:

• the provost and senior vice president for academic and student affairs, or



• the secretary of the Board of Trustees, or



• the treasurer of the Board of Trustees, or



• the president;

on the Transmittal Form and appropriate proposal forms, certifications, and contractual documents.

University contributions on proposals and contracts containing provisions for cost-sharing, other than release time, or matching funds must also receive approval from the vice president for research, or in absence of, one of the other four above officers.

Proposals and contracts containing provisions for reduced overhead rates, financial contributions not covered by accounts within the academic departments, colleges/schools, or implied commitment of University equipment or facility for which the University is not adequately compensated, must have the approval of the vice president for research or one of the above mentioned officers.