Graduate ResearchSupport Program

(GRSP)

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Content of the presentation

Post award administration. Agreement content. Finance and reporting

requirements.

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GRSP Agreement

Agreement defines the roles of both

parties.

1 Agreement/all

projects/institution/call

Agreement content: 3 sections

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Section 1… Form of Agreement

Date of signature Date of start Value of agreement Role of RO and TRC Signatures

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Section 2… Conditions

Definition… e.g. GRSP, Budget, PI, Supervisor etc…

Payment Modalities… Advance payment at the start

Ethical Issues and Dissemination of Information… Ethical clearance

Ownership and Use of Equipment… for RO Inspection… TRC may inspect RO Use and Transfer of Financial Resources… Grant

system Reporting Requirements…TRESS

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Financial Management of GRSP

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At Start

Signed Agreement. Claim letter from RO.Project’s funds paid in advance.Movement between categories is allowable within

the same year.

Half way:Progress report.No carry forward.

At the endUpdate financial expenditure in grant system.Final report

Financial Management of GRSP

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More points:No Top up.No Extensions.Return unused funds.RO to monitor expenditure.

Financial Management of GRSP

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Example of audit report

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Section 3… Schedules

Approved proposalsProjects’ BudgetLetter of Acceptance

Thank You

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