However, the UM proposal will not be signed until an authorized signature is obtained for the subcontract budget. The agency form should be used to prepare the budget, or if no form exists, print the budget on plain bond paper. A one-year detailed budget and a summary budget for all project years is required. The Statement of Work should include a description of the UM's obligations in the collaboration, including specific aims, milestones, timelines, and methods. The UM PI should ensure that specific deliverables are listed, especially those required by the prime sponsor award.
Examples are interim and final technical reports, data, required meetings, and so forth.
These details in the statement of work allow the UM PI to demonstrate progress or completion of subcontract work for payment purposes. ORD will sign the budget page, provide an endorsement form, or provide a letter of transmittal and intent to collaborate, as appropriate. The UM PI should forward the signature document with the budget to the applicant institution. Once the agreement has been signed by both parties, a permanent restricted fund account is set up for the project.