What is a project start-up list and a project brief?
After establishing the project account number, the OSP staff member prepares and distributes a project start-up checklist, a project brief, and an authorized budget. The checklist provides a quick review of standard policies and specific issues. The project brief summarizes the terms and conditions of the agreement, particularly those directly affecting the Principal Investigator. Each project brief indicates the name of the assigned OSP staff member and Accounting staff member. The “Remarks” section details the sponsor approvals required before the University can begin expenditures. As agreements are amended, the OSP staff will prepare and distribute revised project briefs reflecting the changes.
