Gamaliel,

Your reservations are well founded.  It is not only customary, but a "professional understanding".  Moreover, she is also committing your institution when submitting this proposal (to include all of its claims and pledges).  I personally would not submit the proposal without the written express permission from a university administrative executive with the legal authority to commit the university to partnerships and/or research projects....just my thoughts.  BTW, does your university have a Dean of Research or do you require approvals from department heads/deans?  You may want to try that route for the expressed approval.....Good Luck!

Lisa Batiste-Evans, Systemwide Director
Grants and Sponsored Programs
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From: Research Administration List [xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Ballard, Gamaliel L. [xxxxxx@MMC.EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 12:04 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] LOI needed

I have a question. A PI wants to collaborate with 2 research
organizations i.e., American Heart Association and an organization that
deals with bipolar disorders. The deadline for submitting is 6/13.  I
asked her to get LOIs and she doesn't want to do it. She says she'll do
it later if the grant gets funded. I don't like the idea of committing
or promising to commit an organization without the LOI and budget.

Can you offer any suggestions? I appreciate your advice.

Gamaliel L. Ballard (Beenie)
Director
Grants Management
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN 37208
Tel: 615 327-6738
Fax: 615 327-6716

Better early preparation than late hurry.

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