Granting Success

At WCU faculty & staff who are engaged in pre- and/or post-award activities are provided selected resources and tutorial information on this page.

Principal Investigators

Whether you are just getting started in the research enterprise or already managing an awarded project, resources are available to assist you through the life cycle of a sponsored activity. Click below for resources to assist you in your sponsored activities.

Research Development

Research Development is the strategic first step of a research project, and includes project planning and proposal development. Key components of the research development process are summarized below.

 

Proposal Development

Proposal Development is the process of creating a comprehensive and compelling document that outlines the details of a research project and requests funding or support from an external sponsor. The primary goal of proposal development is to effectively communicate the significance, objectives, methodology, and potential outcomes of the proposed research, persuading the sponsor that the project is worthy of financial or other support.

 

Award & Financial Management of Sponsored Projects

Award & Financial Management is the process in which the financial details of a sponsored project are confirmed, funds are expended, and the budget is monitored throughout the life of the grant. The Post Award and Compliance team provides support and monitors various policies and procedures to ensure sponsored project funds are spent within university and sponsor guidelines.

Overview of Award & Financial Management:

Granting Success

Grant Management Roadmap

Setting up a Sponsored Award Account

Account Set Up:

What is an Awarded Budget of Record (ABOR)

ABOR Faculty Guide – Frequently Asked Questions

Expenditure Tracking Log (shadow-budget)

Compensation: Time and Effort

Hiring Personnel

Purchasing & Recurring Costs

Award & Financial Management:

Understanding Fund Reviews

Prior Action Requests

Effort Reporting

Technical & Financial Progress Reporting

Award Closeout:

Best Practices for Grant Closeout

Grant Closeout Responsibilities + Timeline

Strategic Closeout Roadmap

Timely Notice: Guide to Ending Grant Positions

Managing Recurring Charges

Final Technical & Financial Progress Reporting

Compliance

The Office of Research Administration facilitates university research, teaching, and public service programs by administering programs that provide ethical and regulatory oversight of research involving human subjects, animals, and export control regulations. While the Office of Research Administration and the associated committees serve a regulatory function, we take a collegial approach to consultation with researchers, faculty, staff, and students. Please feel free to call on us as you navigate the processes. We are happy to respond to your inquiries.

 

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