Introduction to Grant Support Services - Clemson University · –Award negotiation and approval....
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Transcript of Introduction to Grant Support Services - Clemson University · –Award negotiation and approval....
Welcome!
• Not the same as a gift!• There are:
– Defined scope of work– Deliverables– Outcomes– Penalties for noncompliance
Sponsored Projects
Sponsored Projects• Grant: assistance given in the form of money or
property to support projects or programs that the sponsor wishes to encourage
• Cooperative Agreement: similar to a grant, but has more sponsor involvement
• Contract: like a purchased service
• Sources of funding:– Government (federal, state, local), foundations,
private industry
Grant Support Services• Pre-Award and Award Office for CAFLS and
PSA – Proposal preparation and submission
• Budget preparation • Review to make sure guidelines are followed• Completion of forms and university approvals
– Award negotiation and approval
What do we do?• GSS is your point of contact for grant
proposals and awards. • We submit all grant applications on behalf
of CU for faculty/staff in CAFLS and PSA• We review/negotiate/approve all awards
for CAFLS and PSA faculty/staff
Getting Started?• Become PI Certified
https://cuspc.app.clemson.edu/cert/picert.cgi
– Also direct link on GSS website
• InfoEd – Clemson’s database for proposal tracking
• All proposals will be routed for approval through InfoEd
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure (via InfoEd)
Getting Started• Notify GSS of your upcoming proposal
– Online form(http://www.clemson.edu/cafls/gss)
What to Send GSS?• Proposal Intake Form (on website)• Program Guidelines• Scope of Work• Budget • Budget Narrative
Email to [email protected] or bring to 108 Barre Hall
Then What?• A grant coordinator will be assigned to
your project to work with you for submission.
Proposal Processing• The GSS Team Member assigned to your
project will: – Make certain all CU and sponsor forms are
completed correctly and appropriately signed/approved
– Confirm all sponsor, application, and CU guidelines are followed
– Ensure an on time submission of proposal
Award Processing
• When CU receives an award GSS will:
– Review and negotiate the award to meet all
CU and State of SC requirements
– Work with the PI if any changes to the project
need to be made (budget revisions, scope of
work revisions, etc.)
– Sign and return the award to the sponsor
– Send the documents to Grants and Contracts
Administration for account set up
Proposal Timeline• Minimum of five (5) business days• If you miss this window – you have an
option– RUSH Processing
• You need to request a RUSH waiver from Dr. Paula Agudelo
• Submission not guaranteed
What NOT to do!• Submit a proposal without going through
GSS• Sign forms and return to sponsor without
GSS review• Deposit a check and ignore the grants
process at CU because you don’t want to do paperwork
If you don’t follow the rules…• Forfeit grant funds (if you spent them, then
you have to cover them from other sources!)
• Disciplinary Action• Ongoing headaches!
Top Questions/FAQs
• F&A/Indirect Costs: (also known as
overhead)
– Rates at CU:
• On Campus Research: 52.5%
• On Campus Public Service: 34%
• On Campus Instruction: 45%
• Off Campus (all): 26%
• No waivers. If the sponsor allows, then we
must budget F&A.
Top Questions/FAQs• Matching (Cost Share):
– No cost sharing unless it is required by the sponsor.
– Cannot exceed the required amount for cost share
– Documentation is always required• Account number to pay for cost share• Signed letter from a 3rd party confirming cost share
(including dollar amount)
GSS StaffJessica Adkins, PhD
Director864-656-6208
Pam BrownGrant Administrator (Awards)
Carrie BurriGrant Coordinator II
Yashia MarshallGrant Coordinator II
Melissa SmithAdministrative Coordinator
For Proposals: [email protected]
