The Principal Investigator/Project Director is responsible for conducting the sponsored program in accordance with university and sponsor regulations. This responsibility requires expert knowledge of the issues related to sponsored program management. A number of university offices share in this responsibility and provide detailed manuals, as well as individual staff assistance, to assist the PI/PD in gaining the knowledge and skills needed for successful, accountable program management. The PI/PD should become thoroughly knowledgeable of the policies and procedures covered in the manuals provided by the following offices and contact their staff as needed.

• Office of Research and Sponsored Programs —
  • Manual for Research and Sponsored Programs: Policies and Procedures (this handbook)
• Accounting Office —
  • Contracts and Grants Guidelines and Policies
• Department of Human Resources —
  • UM Human Resources Policies
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance —
  • Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy
  • Guidelines for Recruitment and Appointment of Faculty and Exempt Staff (PDF)
• Procurement Services —
  • Purchasing
  • Property Control
  • Travel