The PI/PD is responsible for conducting the sponsored program in accordance with university and sponsor regulations. 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
- 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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
- Guidelines for Recruitment and Appointment of Faculty and Exempt Staff
- Procurement Services
- Purchasing
- Property Control