In the past, RSP checked budgets and clearances before the proposals were submitted. Thorough checking by the Dean's staff should result in fewer reasons for proposals being returned to PIs for corrections. In lieu of advance copies, it is recommended that PIs , at a minimum, have the final copy of the proposal at RSP one day before it must be sent to the Sponsor. As part of our continuing effort to work with college and school Dean's offices to improve the administration of sponsored projects, we are modifying the approval process for authorization of UDDS and activity code changes. A request from a department or center must be submitted in writing to RSP by email, or mail, via the Dean's Office.
Email is preferred.
If the change involves more than one Dean's Office, the changes must be routed through each Dean's Office. All units listed must approve the change. To help expedite the submission process, the following policy will be effective immediately. Alternatively, the final copy of the proposal responding to an RFP or RFQ must be submitted to RSP at least two days before the agency deadline. The full text of the RFP or RFQ must accompany the proposal.