Sponsored projects must comply with all applicable regulations and legal requirements, University policies, and sponsor terms and conditions.  If the proposal is funded, the award must be made to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, not the submitting PI, as the University is legally liable and responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.  Proposal review by the sponsored offices is critical to determine whether the University and the PI can meet these requirements, as well as complete the proposed scope of work within the required project period consistent with the proposed funding requested.  If a sponsored proposal is not submitted through one of the sponsored offices, there is a risk the University may not accept the award.

Working with department/local administrators, the PI needs to devote sufficient time to not only develop the proposed work, but to develop/review all other aspects of the proposal (e.g., data management plans, budgets sufficient to complete the scope of work, current & pending support, curriculum vita, subcontract proposals).  The PI must also review the full proposal in GMAS prior to approving.