Department Admministrator (DA) assists the PI and Sponsored Research, as needed in
negotiations with sponsors on project scope and budget (Sponsored Research does the
actual negotiating).
Sponsored Research negotiates with sponsor to ensure terms and conditions are compliant
with USF policies and practices.
Sponsored Research submits contract terms and conditions to General Counsel (GC) for
review and and approval as to form and legality.
Sponsored Research submits Intellectual Property (IP) terms and conditions to Technology
Transfer for review and approval of IP related issues and non-standard clauses.
Sponsored Research works with PI/DA/GC/TTO/Sponsor on negotiation issues to finalize
agreement.
Sponsored Research, as the delegated authority, signs sponsored agreements on behalf
of the University (Sponsored Research provides institutional signature).