This award proposal has been reviewed and preliminarily approved by:
___________________________________ _________ _____________________________________ _________
Project Director Applicant Date Department Head Date
___________________________________ _________ _____________________________________ _________
Dean of College Date Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs Date
Arkansas Tech University Grants, Contracts and Sponsored Programs
University Approval to Submit Proposal Form
I, project director applicant, have read, understand and agree to the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy of Arkansas Tech University
for grants, contracts and sponsored programs.
Does a conflict, potential conflict, violation, or potential violation, of the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy
for Grants, Contracts, and Special Programs exist for this program application? (If yes, please attach explanation for review)
Will human subjects be used in the program?
Will animals or an animal care facility be used in the program?
Will radioactive materials be used in the program?
Will recombinant DNA be used in the program?
Will biological agents or toxins restricted by the USA Patriot Act be used in the program?
Is there a copyright or patent potential?
NOTE: If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, the proposal may be subject to review by the Institutional Review Board (human subjects),
Institutional Bio-Safety Committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, University Counsel, and/or other board/committee(s) as needed. If
approval is required by any of the committees listed above, the proposed project may not begin until appropriate approval is received.
Total Matching (attach documentation)
After Dean's approval, please forward completed form and proposal to the Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
1509 N Boulder, Administration Building, Room 207, Russellville, AR 72801, to begin the final review process.
Final Review:
___________________________________ _________ _____________________________________ _________
Director of Budget Date Associate Vice President of Sponsored Programs and Date
University Initiatives or Designee
____________________________________________ _________
Appropriate Vice President or Ozark Chancellor (if cost sharing is required) Date
After Vice President approval, please return completed form and proposal to the
Office of Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives for processing.