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Find information and guidance on the approval of costs and expenditure in relation to research training grants.

Where the proposal costs include Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê contributions these must have been approved by the Dean(s) of Faculty and Director of Finance for the Faculty(s) in writing.Ìý

Where appropriate Vice Provost Research/Provost and Director of Finance should approve significant contributions to any proposal (space and resource above existing provision).

All research training grant expenditure needs toÌýbe checked to ensure it meetsÌýthe funder's terms and conditions.

As a general rule, and to justify any expenditure, you should considerÌýwhether the cost:

• Was included in the original justification of resources/proposal?
• Was subsequently awarded?
• IsÌýof direct benefit to the research and proper use of public funds?
• Is actual, necessary, and solely attributable to the project?
• Is not deemed to be in any way excessive or reckless?
• Is within the agreed budget awarded?

Accountability for compliance with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê policy and Funder requirements ultimately rests with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Administrative staff who have been delegated the responsibility for ensuring that the training grant is properly managed and auditable.

Note: References to research grants inÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Financial RegulationsÌýincludeÌýtraining grants.

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