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SPONSORED PROGRAMS OPERATIONS GUIDE

Table of Contents

Introduction Introduction
Section 1:
General Information

Purpose and Procedures
Clarification of Terminology
Characteristics of Grants, Contracts, & Cooperative Agreements

Management Principles and Practices
Processing Funds From External Sources
Applicable Regulations
Internet Sites

Section 2:
Research Related Policies

Allegations of Misconduct in Science (Ref HOP 2.28)
Intellectual Property: Patent Policy
Intellectual Property: Copyright Policy
Guidelines for Research Center and Institutes (Ref HOP 9.28)
Financial Disclosure
Policy on Review of Human Subjects (Ref HOP 2.26)

Section 3:
Administrative Responsibilities

Obligations & Requirements
Responsibilities of Office of Research Development
Responsibilities of Office of Grants & Contracts Administration
Responsibilities of Principal Investigators/Project Directors
Research Committees

Section 4:
Proposal Preparation

Proposals or Requests for Support
Identification of Funding Sources
Features of Grant Proposals
Standardized University Information
Classified Information
Assistance in Preparation
Contact with Potential Sponsors

Section 5:
Proposal Review & Submission

Submission of Proposals
     - Submission
     - Proposals Not Approved, Conditionally Approved Or Withdrawn
     - Negotiations and Unusual Requirements
Issues for Consideration During Proposal Review
Facilities Utilization

Section 6:
Budget Development


Direct Costs
Direct Cost Allowances & Disallowances
Budget Categories & Classifications
     - Administrative Stipends (Ref HOP 4.7)
     - Fees for Research Consultants (Ref HOP 4.7)
     - Equipment
     - Fringe Benefits
     - Petty Cash
     - Salary
     - Subcontracts
     - Travel
     - Tuition & Fees
Participant Costs
Cost Sharing/Matching Commitments

Section 7:
Post-Award Program Administration

Acceptance of Grants, Contracts, and Other Agreements
Account Assignment & Accounting Classifications
Accounting & Disbursements
Personnel
     - Staff Appointments
     - Student Appointments
     - Post-Doctoral Fellowships
     - Student Employees
     - Supplemental Pay to UTSA Employees (Ref HOP 4.7)
     - Non-Standard Pay to Persons Who Are Not UTSA   Employees (Ref HOP 4.7)
Purchasing
Rebudgeting
Subcontract Preparation and Negotiation
Cost Transfers/Corrections
Facilities & Administrative Costs (Indirect Costs)
Allowances & Disallowances
Close-Out Process

Section 8:
Project and Grant Management

Monitoring Project Performance
Personnel Effort Reporting
Sponsor Approvals
Changes in Project Direction or Management
Revising Grant Budgets

Section 9:
Cash Management

Cash Management Philosophy
Accounting Information
Invoice Processing
Payments

Section 10:
Property Management Standards

Property Definitions (Circular A-110)
Real Property

Equipment
Property Records
Care, Maintenance and Utilization
Disposition of Government - Owned Equipment

Section 11:
Records Management

Audit
Records Retention

Section 12:
Reporting Requirements & Indirect Cost Rates

Types of Reports
Indirect Cost & Fringe Benefits Rates

Administrative Procedures

Instructions for submitting Guide changes.