Faculty & Staff

Funding Agencies’ Questions and Negotiations

The funding agency typically reviews applications for both technical and financial merit and, on occasion, will have questions about the University’s submissions. Preparation of responses is the PI’s responsibility. The PI must obtain RA review and approval of the responses prior to submission to the funding agency.

Note that any correspondence with the funding agency at this time – as well as throughout the duration of the award – must be retained according to the record retention policies of the University and the funding agency. See Record Keeping and Retention for further information.

Notice of Award

If the funding agency decides to give an award to Columbia University, the PI receives an official Notice of Award directly or via Research Administration. The PI should ensure that the Department Administrator and Research Administration have copies of all notices.