Martha Taylor asks, "Why should a central university office review and
approve proposals before they are submitted to external sponsors?"

The institution has a legal interest in maintaining accuracy of the
non-protocol portions of the application including supporting documentation
(budget calculations, salaries, IDC rates, etc.) for funding
applications. This is why a representative of the institution (rarely
the PI) must sign off. This also gives the opportunity for a final check
that the application is complete.

Bruce W. Steinert, Ph.D.
Department of Urology
William Beaumont Hospital
3601 West Thirteen Mile Road        (810) 551-2572 (Voice)
Royal Oak, MI  48073-6769           (810) 551-8107 (FAX)