The Division of Research and the Development Office at Clarkson provide assistance to faculty members and others on campus seeking external funding. All external funding, regardless of source, must be booked through one of these offices in order to ensure good University accounting practices and regulatory compliance.
External funding includes money and equipment.
This document is designed to provide basic guidelines with an explanation about what is available from both offices and how the University manages external funding. Although both offices share a common objective in supporting initiatives leading to the acquisition of external funds, there is an intentional division of responsibilities between the offices. There are different overhead and cost sharing rules for each office. It is very important to call one of these offices, particularly before contacting any corporate representatives about funding. Regardless of which office faculty and staff approach first, the Division of Research and the Development Office will provide assistance.