Roles and Responsibilities in the Financial Administration of Research
Division of Sponsored Research (University Central)/Office of Research (VUMC)
Proposes policies and procedures to senior administration to comply with grants management regulations.
Administers sponsored programs (budgetary actions, liaison with sponsor).
Shares responsibility for training of researchers and staff in preparation of grant/contract applications and in management of sponsored research.
Coordinates with various compliance offices to assure that specific proposals and projects have been reviewed and approved for compliance.
Responsible as authorized official for certifying that institution is in compliance with applicable regulations.
Responsible for implementing and interpreting sponsor and VU policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations.
Shares responsibility with OCGA and Department of Finance, Academic and Research Enterprise for formulation, implementation, and interpretation of policies regarding allowable costs and for training researchers and staff on proposing and expending allowable costs.
