Chapter Overview
This chapter covers what sponsored research is and how externally funded projects are managed across the full award lifecycle. It summarizes PI eligibility, core responsibilities, and institutional expectations for compliance and stewardship.
This chapter covers CSUSB’s research administration structure and the roles of offices that support sponsored projects. It explains where to go for pre-award services, post-award management, compliance, and research development support.
This chapter covers the regulatory framework for sponsored research, including Uniform Guidance and sponsor requirements. It connects federal and agency rules to CSU/CSUSB policies that govern proposal submission and award administration.
This chapter covers how to identify and evaluate internal and external funding opportunities aligned with research goals. It introduces key resources and search strategies to build a sustainable and competitive funding pipeline.
This chapter covers the proposal development process, including technical narrative preparation and required administrative elements. It emphasizes compliance-ready documentation and sponsor-specific formatting expectations.
This chapter covers sponsored project budgeting, including direct costs, F&A/indirect costs, and cost allowability principles. It outlines budget justification standards, cost-sharing considerations, and subaward budgeting requirements.
This chapter covers internal routing, institutional approvals, and electronic submission procedures for proposals. It emphasizes timeline management and required documentation to ensure authorized, compliant submissions.
This chapter covers core compliance areas such as IRB, IACUC, COI, export controls, and research integrity requirements. It outlines the required training, approvals, and documentation needed before and during project implementation.
This chapter covers PI responsibilities during proposal development, including scope definition, coordination, and compliance inputs. It clarifies institutional authorization steps and expectations for timely collaboration with ORSP.
This chapter covers award start-up processes such as acceptance, account setup, and project launch readiness. It highlights early operational steps for hiring, procurement, subawards, and compliance activation.
This chapter covers financial stewardship for sponsored awards, including allowable cost management and internal controls. It addresses effort reporting, documentation standards, and common audit risk areas.
This chapter covers sponsor reporting obligations, including technical/progress reports and performance deliverables. It emphasizes meeting deadlines and maintaining consistency across technical and financial reporting.
This chapter covers closeout requirements such as final reports, financial reconciliation, and records retention. It outlines audit readiness practices and documentation expectations to support reviews and compliance.
This chapter covers PI accountability for project execution, compliance oversight, and sponsor communication during the award. It emphasizes monitoring scope, budget, and reporting to maintain good standing and avoid noncompliance.