Complete award review and negotiation.
Sponsored Research Contracts/Agreements
All sponsored research contracts/agreements are negotiated and executed by the Research Foundation for SUNY (RF) on behalf of SUNY Oswego. Representatives from RF Central Office in Albany are authorized signatories for RF on behalf of SUNY Oswego. Only authorized individuals may negotiate or sign contracts/agreements on behalf of the RF or the University. Principal Investigators (PI) and SUNY Oswego administrators are not authorized to sign agreements on behalf of the RF.
Staff members from ORSP coordinate negotiations with internal (Oswego and RF) and external stakeholders and sponsors. The Contract and Grant representative in Albany reviews terms and conditions for compliance with RF, federal regulations, and sponsor policies and procedures.
Before RF can sign any research agreement, the PI must resolve all compliance concerns, including:
- Obtaining approvals from the IRB and IACUC
- Having a completed annual conflict of interest disclosure on file
Throughout the negotiation process, ORSP staff will keep the PI updated via email on negotiation progress with the sponsor. ORSP staff will also request additional information and confirmation of the PI's ability to comply with project-specific contract/agreement requirements, as needed. Once finalized, ORSP staff will notify the PI that a fully executed contract/agreement is in place.
Timeline: The finalization process typically takes 4-8 weeks, but may take longer if complex terms exist or if RF Central Office has a high volume of reviews.
If you have requests or concerns regarding contract/agreement review and negotiation, please email [email protected].