Management of Research Funds
Researcher's Responsibilities
Guiding Principles
- The University is responsible for conduct of research and the management of funds awarded by external agencies;
- The University has established a series of policies and procedures aimed at ensuring:
- The ability to comply with the regulations of the research sponsor;
- The proper management of such funds;
- Accountability to the funding agencies and other University stakeholders; and
- The effective conduct of research activities in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, safety and ethics.
- Researchers are employees of the University. The University delegates, to the Researchers, overall responsibility for the pursuit and management of their research projects;
- Researchers are supported by an organizational infrastructure provided by the University. This infrastructure allows researchers to meet requirements, manage funds and interact with sponsors.
Here are some tools which will help you with the management of your funds.
- Reimbursement forms
- Procedures for hiring a research assistant
- University Policies - Purchases, Travel and Reimbursements
- Eligible expenses
- General management of grants
- Forego remuneration forms (Professional fees/honorariums/services rendered)
- Delegation of signing authority
- Differences between a research grant and a research contract
- Frequently asked questions