Sponsored programs are identified by two basic features: They are separately financed in whole or in part by agreements between The University, it. s constituent institutions, and the sponsoring agencies. Grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, the devices for authorizing sponsored programs, although usually associated with specific individuals, are awarded to The University or to a constituent institution. Sponsored programs do not include individual consulting relationships. . Cooperative Agreements also does not include those cooperative arrangements between the United States Department of Agriculture and University Agricultural research personnel to carry out programs of joint interest where no solicitations of funds from the federal agency is made.

Adequate budgetary support, both direct and indirect (now facilities & administrative costs), is to be provided by the funding agency and other appropriate sources, and no unauthorized obligations are to be assumed by the institution.

All sponsored programs and projects must be compatible with the overall mission of the University.

Projects and proposals must be consistent with all pertinent University policies and regulations.

Submission Review: All sponsored programs shall be subject to review and approval with respect to funding arrangements by the Chancellor or other persons who have been specifically designated by the Chancellor (Office of Sponsored Programs is designee).

Standard Forms and Records: Certain standard forms and procedures will be used in the preparation and review of applications for grants, contracts and cooperative agreements, and for maintaining records and reporting on such sponsored programs. The required forms are: Abstract of Application for Grant Contract or Cooperative Agreement, Internal Processing Form and Project Classification Form.