Roles and Responsibilities

Once awarded, the Principal Investigator(s), the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RASP), and the Grants Accountant all have important roles and responsibilities to managing the sponsored agreement.

Principle Investigator

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Implement project in accordance with funding agency guidelines and MinnState procedures
Review allowability of expenses per funding agency guidelines, award/agreement issued to the University, and MinnState guidelines
Fiscally responsible for expending project funds as awarded per award/agreement, regularly monitor and reconcile award budget throughout the life of the project (includes cost-share or match, if applicable)
Evaluate outcomes of project based on proposal plan
Include Research and Sponsored Programs when communicating with the funding agency concerning questions and project updates
Complete and submit performance/annual reporting requirements as defined by the funding agency
Contact RASP for award modifications
Complete all compliance requirements

RASP

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Provided guidance to PI(s) on post-award processes, as needed
Review and process award modifications requested by PI
Process award amendments, including no-cost extensions

Grants Accounting

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Account (Worktag) set-up
Assist PI with financial reporting
Invoice for all award expenditures
Maintain official financial records for auditing purposes
Primary contact for audits
Assist with project close-out and audits