Approvals & Signatures
How to Submit Your Research Grant/Contract Applications
In addition to specific Funding Agency instructions, researchers/applicants must follow Western's procedures as set by Research Development and Services.
If your application will be submitted through the Lawson Health Research Institute, please contact Lawson regarding their requirements for signatures.
Additional Information
- Regardless of the signatory listed on a Sponsor form, Research Development & Services must ALWAYS be assumed the signatory on ANY proposal or application for research funding. Research Development & Services will determine if alternate/additional signature requirements exist.
- All grant and contract applications must be reviewed by Research Development & Services (Support Services Building, room 5150) prior to their submission to the funding agency.
- Signature requirements vary depending on the guidelines of the specific funding agency and competition. Some applications require hardcopy signatures; others require electronic submission. Please consult the funding agency guidelines for specific requirements.
- Industry Contracts must be vetted through Research Western's Contracts Research team. Substantial lead time is required for Industry Contracts, due to the need to negotiate many issues, including Intellectual Property rights.
- If you require signatures from your Department Chair, please contact your Department Office regarding their processes.
- The Schulich Research Office requests at least 1 business day for signatures.
- Research Western requires at least 3 business days for signatures. Applications including industry partners may require up to 7 working days for signatures.
- NOTE: We cannot guarantee that applications brought for signature at the last minute will be signed by your submission deadline. Therefore, we urge applicants to obtain any required signatures well in advance of the deadline.
