Research and Sponsored Projects Manual (RSP)

RSP 605–02 Table

The principal investigator:

1. prepares a proposal, preproposal, or letter of intent
2. makes an appointment with the sponsor’s staff and arranges travel and lodging
3. obtains a TRIPS Application and Approval Form from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs (OVPREA)
4. completes the form and obtains the signatures of the department chair or center director and dean

   and

5. submits to the OVPREA the completed form along with a copy of the proposal, preproposal, or letter of intent.

The vice president for research and economic affairs reviews the application for program requirements, and decides whether to fund the trip.

The principal investigator:

1. submits a travel authorization to Travel Reimbursements
2. makes the trip

3. and

4. submits a memorandum report of the meeting’s results to the OVPREA.

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