One reason to get information, LOI, budget, etc from the other
institutions, is to make sure they are not submitting a competing
application (possibly even mentioning your PI as a collaborator...?).
And some agencies allow an institution to only apply once (as PI or
whatever role). Plus there is professional courtesy, knowing their costs
to include in the budget, etc.
Good luck!

Diana Thompson Vincelli
Director of Grant Support
Office of Foundation, Corporate & Government Relations
G-14 Maryland Hall
University of Richmond, VA  23173
804.289.8005; fax 804.289-8943
xxxxxx@richmond.edu
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/grants

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-----Original Message-----
From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On
Behalf Of Ballard, Gamaliel L.
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 3:04 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

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