Research Guide for Library Faculty: Roles and Responsibilities

• review grant/program guidelines
• work with the Research Facilitator (RF) to ensure a quality application
• inform either the Dean's Executive Assistant (EA) directly or through the RF of his/her intention to apply and when he/she will need the Dean's approval
• submit the final version of the application through UnivRS for electronic approval (3 working days before the RSEO deadline) and compliance review
• submit application to agency before program deadline
• send an electronic copy of the final version to the RF to have a copy on record

Core duties of a principal investigator, per USask grant administration guidelines

• notify faculty of upcoming grant opportunities and deadlines
• assist researchers with the development of their programs of research and applications (grant, ethics, & sabbatical)
• work with grant applicants to develop the best possible applications
• read and review all grant applications
• inform the Dean's EA which faculty will seek the Dean's signature and when

• assist with budget development
• liaise with funding agencies on behalf of the applicant
• confirm eligibility of applicants and budget items
• interpret agency funding guidelines and policies
• conduct compliance review in accordance with UofS and funding agency policies and guidelines
• provide institutional approval required by funding agencies either through forwarding applications or providing a "wet signature" on a paper copy
• notify Principal Investigators of awarded funding

• read and review faculty applications (must be received 3 working days before RSEO deadlines)
• provide College approval (via her electronic signature) in UnivRS for the RSEO internal processes