Re: LOI needed Russo, Fredric 11 Jun 2008 15:28 EST
Without an LOI you really have no way of assuring that the collaborating institution has "signed-off" on final budget figures (and their accuracy), scope of work, effort commitment, cost-sharing, space considerations...the list is endless. In theory, one could collaborate with anyone/anywhere (choose your Nobel Laureate folks!), but that doesn't mean that the collaborator, or the collaborating institution was actually involved in developing the proposal. Frankly, this kind of scenario plays out more often than we would all like. Most of the time, PI's understand. Ted Ted Russo, M.P.A., C.R.A. Associate Director, Pre-Award Services Office of Research Administration Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609-2280 Tel: 508-831-5586 Fax: 508-831-5789 email: xxxxxx@wpi.edu www.wpi.edu/Admin/Research/ -----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 Better early preparation than late hurry. DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it may be privileged, confidential, and contain health information that is legally protected. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless permitted to do so by law or regulation. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying, or distribution, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================