Text Box: University of Denver Principal Investigator’s Guide to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Table of Contents

ORSP Contacts

1

External Funding Opportunities

2

Grants vs. Gifts

3

Writing a Proposal

4

Preparing Proposal Materials

5

Electronic Research Administration

6

Direct Costs

6

Indirect Costs

7

Cost Share / Matching Funds

8

Proposal Review & Approval

9

Signature Authority

9

Research Compliance

10

Conflict of Interest

11

Award Negotiation

12

Award Acceptance

13

Subcontractors & Consultants

14

Vendor Agreements

15

Award Modifications

15

Salary Payments

16

Certifying Effort

16

Purchasing

17

Expenses & Reimbursements

18

DU Purchasing Card

18

Equipment

18

Allowable / Unallowable Costs

19

Cost Share Documentation

20

Program Report

20

Project Closeout

21