Sponsored Projects Administration

Sponsored Project Effort on Summer and Part-Time Appointments

DRAFT POLICY - FEEDBACK REQUESTED

Proposal

Sponsored Projects Administration

Goals for the Policy• Remove conservative position in existing

Effort Certification policy that does not permit proposal writing on unpaid time

• Clarify summer effort obligations– Clarify what activities are allowable while paid on

sponsored projects – Establish 2.5 month paid summer salary maximum on

sponsored projects but allow exceptions when all parties understand obligations

• Reduce risk of audit findings/disallowances

Sponsored Projects Administration

Proposed Changes to Wording in Effort Certification Policy

“The effort statement must accurately reflect the time PIs spent preparing proposals and conducting other administrative work. Therefore they cannot certify 100% effort on sponsored projects unless they are on sabbatical, are on a less than full time appointment, or have an approved exception from their teaching and other duties. “

[proposed new wording in red]

Sponsored Projects Administration

Request to CRAD Members

• Review policy, form, and FAQ drafts and provide feedback to Pamela Webb by December 4th.

• Send Pamela request for any other data/information you wish to receive on this topic.

Sponsored Projects Administration

Next Steps• Incorporate CRAD, HR and OVPR feedback

into next draft• Circulate updated draft for comment

– Senate Research Committee– GMUN and CA Advisory Groups– Other designated groups (e.g, Twin Cities Deans,

Research Compliance Committee, etc.)

• Obtain formal 30 day policy reviews• Implement