Stick to your guns on this and require something from the other
organizations so that there are no nasty post-award surprises for
anyone.  The Golden Rule applies here--you wouldn't want another
organization committing your university to something that hasn't been
through your review and approval process, and so you shouldn't do that
to another organization.  There is plenty of time to get the required
commitments in writing--even if just via email from their
administrators to you.  Good luck!

Ballard, Gamaliel L. wrote:

>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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