Although the Foundation signs the agreement and the Foundation is legally and financially responsible to the sponsor, the Project Director is responsible for the administration of the project, submission of the technical reports, and proper fiscal management of the project. The Sponsored Programs Office will provide administrative and financial services to assist in these responsibilities and has established procedures to help meet sponsor, University and Foundation administrative requirements. The Project Director has signature authority and must sign all transaction requests including personnel and payroll forms. The signature of the Project Director's supervisor is required when payments or reimbursements to the Project Director are being requested. In some cases, the Project Director, in writing, may delegate authority to another University or Foundation employee.
Original signatures are preferred.
Stamp signatures will be accepted as long as security procedures for the signature stamp are documented in the Foundation Business Services Office, and the individual in charge of the stamp has been delegated full signature authority. Email and fax approval is also acceptable when the individual seeking approval has full signature authority. In addition, sponsor regulations may apply. Please call Sponsored Programs for further information on the appropriate reference.