Policies

There are numerous policies, procedures and guidelines that apply to the administration of sponsored research projects. In addition to the Office of Sponsored Programs policies, procedures, and processes provided here, we have provided links to our Partner Offices at WPI for additional policies, procedures and guidance in relevant areas.

Proposal Preparation

• PI Eligibility Policy
• Document

  Proposal-submission-Policy.pdf (163.69 KB)
• Document

  Institutional-Base-Salary-Policy-1.1.24.pdf (254.45 KB)
• On Campus Rate Type Determination
• Cost Share on Proposals and Awards
• Participant Support Costs
• F&A Reductions & Waivers
• Sub-award, Consultant, and Vendor Determination Checklist
• Guidelines for Classifying Gifts, Grants, & Contracts

Compliance

• Conflict Of Interest
• WPI Policy on Research Misconduct
• Whistleblower

Award Management

• Advance Accounts
• Document

  Programmatic-Reporting-on-Sponsored-Programs-Policy.pdf (216.51 KB)
• Institutional Transfer Process (for incoming PI's)

Financial Award Management

Please see Sponsored Programs Accounting for Financial Grant Management Guidance and Policy