About the Research and Service Foundation
Contracting with the Foundation
Contracting for Sponsored Programs and Research Services
The Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation secures grants and contractual obligations from individuals, government and public agencies, industry sponsors and private organizations to support sponsored research and service activities at Georgia Southern University.
All applications, proposals, and contracts for research funding, training, and other scholarly activities, are made in the name of the Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation. In most cases, proposals must be routed for academic and administrative reviews and approvals prior to acceptance of an award or contract. For more information on proposal routing, see the Proposal Development section of the ORSSP website.
Sponsored Programs Agreement
Once reviewed and approved, contractual agreements may be initiated by the Research and Service Foundation. To facilitate this activity, the Executive Director will work directly with the Sponsor to negotiate the Agreement between the parties using a Sponsored Programs Agreement. This will serve to memorialize the relationship between the University and the sponsor. In some cases, a Research Services Agreement may be used for projects of limited scope and funding. To initiate a Sponsored Programs Agreement, contact your Grant Coordinator.
Research Services Agreement
To facilitate contracting activities and discussions with potential sponsors, the Research and Service Foundation provides the Research Service Agreement for projects of limited scope under $10,000. Investigators should work with their Grant Coordinator in the Office of Research Services in advance to devise a proper project budget with appropriate Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs applicable to the program. Other instructions are provided as part of the Research Service Agreement.
Requirements for Prior Review and Approval
If an application, proposal, or contract is not processed through the proper channels of the University and the Research and Service Foundation and is subsequently funded, there is the risk of the award not being accepted, or a delay in accessing funds. Additionally, if a project is solicited by a third-party, and work is performed on this project in absence of a recognized and fully executed sponsored programs agreement (grant or contract), the principal investigator alone maintains ultimate liability for any and all requirements of the research program. Further, the principal investigator must reimburse the University for any and all costs associated with the use of University resources commonly associated with the pursuit of this research.