Project Administration
The administration of sponsored projects requires a collaborative effort between the PI and the Sponsored Research Services (SRS) staff, each with their own unique set of responsibilities. This section outlines the general responsibilities of the PI and the SRS pre- and post-award staff, presents an overview of project management focusing on the role of the PI, and provides the PI and their staff with the policies, documentation and forms needed to manage their projects successfully.
View the quick reference guide to see various activities that occur during the life of a project. See partial List of Forms and information available through the website
- Responsibilities of All Parties Involved in the Administration of a Project
- Proposal Routing
- Types of Funds
- Fund Setup
- Award Analysis Procedure
- Understanding Project Budgets
- Expenditure Processing
- Rebudgeting and Other Changes to the Project
- Reporting Requirements
- Other Compliance Issues
- Cost-sharing
- Program Income
- Credit Card Processing and Security Policy - Merchant Services Policies and Procedures
- Effort Reporting Procedures
- Export Controls
- Information Assets Acceptable and Responsible Use Policy
- Electronic Approvals
- Password Security
- Data Classification and Handling Policies
- Compliance with Award Specific Security Requirements
- E-Mail Services
- Intellectual Property
- Research Integrity/Regulatory Compliance
- Animal Care and Use Program
- Biological Safety Program
- Conflict of Interest
- Human Research Protection Program
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Fund Closeout
- Risk Management
- Property and Casualty Insurance - (Liability Insurance)
- SDSU Research Foundation Vehicle Insurance
- Crime Insurance
- Wrongful Acts
- Workers' Compensation/Special Services
- Loss Prevention
- Premium Allocations and Deductibles
- Certificates of Insurance/Additional Insured
- Vendor / Subcontractor Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Ground Transportation Vendor / Subcontractor Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Leased, Rented, Loaned or Borrowed Equipment and Vehicles
- Foreign Travel
- Property Control
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