This document, prepared by the UT-Houston Research Council, provides some practical information to guide research practices at our institution. Adherence to these guidelines will help avoid misunderstandings and consequent conflicts among participants in research projects. Research progresses best when investigators focus on the research objectives and are not distracted by any misunderstandings. Letters that state willingness to participate from co-investigators, consultants and others may be required and are appreciated by granting agencies.
Budgets Request adequate budget for each phase of the project.
Agree at the time of submission on division of the budget if the grant or contract is not fully funded in amount or time. If the application involves investigators from different departments or schools, agree at the time of submission on division of indirect cost recovery funds. If agreed in writing by investigators, department chairs and deans at the time of submission, indirect cost recovery will go to each department or school as accrued on direct costs expended in each unit. Other arrangements can be made in writing if signed by relevant parties, including deans. Any person other than the PI who receives salary support from a federal grant or contract must sign an Effort Report every month attesting that appropriate effort has been expended on the project.