Can a faculty PI ever submit a formal proposal directly to a sponsor with no prior HKS/HU review?
Although a faculty PI can submit a proposal directly to a sponsor, it will not be considered a formal Harvard University proposal until it has been submitted through the HKS Dean’s Approval process to the Office for Sponsored Programs. Many foundations and all government agencies require proposals to be submitted formally by the University (OSP) before they are considered for funding or before an award can be made. In addition, if the sponsor responds to a proposal sent by the PI with an award, the proposal still must be retroactively processed through HKS. OSP will need to review the award and will also serve to negotiate any terms and conditions that are not acceptable to the PI, the School, or that are inconsistent with Harvard’s sponsored research policies before accepting the award. A proposal that has been sent preliminarily directly to the sponsor should be submitted through the HKS Dean’s Approval process as soon as possible.
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