Revised 9/2019
MEMORANDUM
Use of the Proposal Approval Record
To: Vice-Presidents, Chancellor, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, Directors, Faculty, & Administrative Staff
From: Director, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Date: Revised June 14, 2017
In accordance with OSP Policy #7 – Proposal Review, Approval, Signature, and Submission on behalf of NSU
, this Memorandum defines
procedures concerning the required use of the Proposal Approval Record (PAR) in conjunction with ALL proposals seeking external
funding in support of sponsored projects, regardless of funding source. The PAR should be submitted with the proposal and agency
instructions to the OSP at least five business days prior to the agency due date.
I.
Purpose
The utilization of the PAR will standardize and document the review and approval of ALL proposals to external funding agencies
which seek financial support for various r
esearch, training, and community service activities directly related to the University’s
mission and goals.
II.
Scope
A.
The PAR is the official document that, when completed and executed, provides the necessary and formal documentation of
University approval and authorization for spe
cific research, training, community service, or other similar proposals for
forwarding to potential sponsoring agencies in order to seek and obtain project external funding support. It is to be utilized
by all college
s/centers/departments throughout the University.
B.
External funding support includes all external agencies, such as; federal, state, and local government; private and public
corporations; and foundations. Support for University development initiatives is not included in this grouping.
III.
General
A.
The Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director (PD) is responsible for the initiation and completion of the PAR. Each
section is self-explanatory.
B.
The PI/PD is to complete the PAR:
Section I (A, B, C): Proposal Programmatic Data,
Proposal Financial Data, and Proposal Compliance Data.
Section II: Cost Sharing Approval (signatures may be affixed electronically using digital ID)
Section III: Authorizing Approvals (signatures may be affixed electronically using digital ID)
C.
The PAR includes basic instructions for form completion. It must be noted that all proposals must be authorized for
submission to the sponsoring agency via complet
ion of the PAR. Both the PI/PD and the Dean or Unit Head, and Chancellor
if applicable, must sign the document.
D.
The OSP reserves the right to make non-substantive updates to the PAR for alignment with final proposal submission.
IV.
Specific Provisions
A.
PIs/PDs are encouraged to call the OSP as questions arise in the completion of the PAR. The PAR was designed for ease of use
in meeting the basic criteria for proposal review and approval.
B.
Under Section I-A, Proposal Programmatic Data, each of the requested items of information is self-explanatory. Note that
under Collaborating Organizations, the name an
d contact party is requested if NSU is the lead applicant and a substantial
portion of the proposed work will be conducted by the collaborating organization and may result in a subaward.
C.
Under Section I-B, Proposal Financial Data, indicate the funding requested in total cost format. Note: Waiver of F&A costs
will require additional internal forms to be completed, as outlined.
D.
Under Section I-C, Proposal Compliance Data, indicate, as appropriate, which compliance areas are applicable. This will aid
in the review process and alert appr
opriate parties as to what assurances/certifications are required in order to submit the
proposal. Note: It is the responsibility of the PI to ensure all necessary approvals are obtained prior to engaging in work on
the spo
nsored project, if funded.
E.
Under Section II, Cost Sharing Approval, the PI complete if the project will include cost sharing by NSU. Each Dean
committing resources must sign (may be affixed electronically using digital ID) indicating their approval.
F.
Under Section III, Authorizing Approvals, the PI/PD is required to complete items 1 and 2, as well as item 3 for proposals
from HPD colleges. Item 4 will be completed by the OSP.
NOTE: Unfunded proposals w
ill be retained by OSP for one year after the submission date.
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