WORKFLOW CHART
POST AWARD WINNING PROCEDURES
Handover documents with details of
the project’s duration and budget are
received by Research Finance from
the Research Office
Research Finance checks the
handover documents for
accuracy and completeness
The new award is set up on
Research Finance’s records
and given an individual
Account Number
Research Finance notify the
Principal Investigator that the award has been
received and an account opened to allow
the project to commence
Research Finance periodically
review expenditure on the
account to ensure it complies
with the terms and conditions
of the sponsor
All new staffing appointments or extensions to contracts
of employment to be funded from the project are checked
by Research Finance to ensure sufficient monies are
available to employ the individual or extend their contract
(In the case of the Research Councils, a Starting Certificate
Is issued which triggers the operation of the award)
Expenditure incurred on the project is reclaimed
either as per a profile payment schedule established
by the sponsor or via an invoice submitted by
Research Finance
Research Finance check with the
Principal Investigator that all contractual
commitments have been met and all income
has been received and expenditure incurred before
transferring any debit or credit balances
and closing the account