Managing Research Funding
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for managing their research award throughout the life of the project. This includes preparing and submitting narrative reports, reviewing financial reporting, ensuring expenses are eligible and requesting any necessary amendments or subgrants.
ORS provides post-award support to researchers by authorizing account opening and assisting with project amendments and subawards. The Research & Special Purpose Accounting Unit of Financial Services provides financial administration for research grants and contracts awarded to the University. This Unit works closely with funding agencies, researchers, administrative units and Office of Research Services to ensure adherence to funding guidelines and policies.
Research Account Opening Process
* Some grant agreements require legal review and institutional signature.
To avoid delays in establishing your research account, always ensure funding applications are reviewed by an ORS grants facilitator prior to submission.
Account Management
Once your research account has been opened, Dalhousie Financial Services is responsible for ongoing financial administration, including financial reporting and revenue collection. PIs should direct financial queries to their research account administrator [login required].
Each researcher is responsible for the overall management of their research projects. These responsibilities are detailed in the Research Accountability Statement.