Sponsor award notices, often referred to as a Notice of Award (NoA), are documents that contain important information and requirements about administering a project. Acceptance of an award means the University and the Sponsor both agree to uphold the provisions outlined in the award documents. Upon receiving an Award Activation Notice, review the sponsor award documents to familiarize yourself with the information contained in the award notice.

What are some of the important items to look for when reviewing documents?

• The Approved Project Period and Budget

• Payment & Invoicing Information

• Clauses regarding early termination or changes to the project

• Terms and Conditions

Important

Requirements vary from sponsor to sponsor. Investigators are responsible for ensuring the provisions outlined in the documents are met and that awarded funds are utilized in accordance with the requirements outlined in the award notice. It is very important to read all award documents carefully to identify policies and requirements, including any Terms and Conditions, that apply to the project.