Boston College: OFFICE FOR SPONSORED PROGRAMS
REQUEST FOR ADVANCE ACCOUNT
The purpose of this account is to allow the Principal Investigator(s) to incur project related
expenses and/or pre-award costs(cannot exceed 90 days prior to anticipated award period) on a
grant at their department or the University’s risk prior to receipt and acceptance of a formal
award notice from the sponsor.
Principal Investigator:
Department:
Sponsor:
Title of Project:
Grant No.(if known):
Anticipated Award Period:
From:
To:
Explanation/Justification: Please provide a detailed statement as to the reason for the request for PreAward Costs and how the requested action is necessary to the activity supported by this grant. Where
possible, please attach back-up documentation in support of this request.
*Requested period for Advance Account:
Amount requested for Pre-Award Costs:
to
(please attach detailed budget)
REQUIRED: Below, please provide a chart string from a non-sponsored source for the purpose of
transferring charges off the Advance Account should an award not be made.
Approvals:
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Principal Investigator
Date
_________________________________
Dean or VP
Date
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Department Chair/Designee
Date
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OSP
Date