Externally-sponsored contracts must be approved by Sponsored Programs Administration and General Counsel at Creighton University. A detailed description of how to process an externally-sponsored contract/agreement is below. A printable version in checklist form is also available. Please contact Sponsored Programs Administration at 402-280-5769 with any questions.
Checklist of How to Route an Externally Sponsored Contract/Agreement (PDF)
- General Counsel must review the draft and make required changes or comments. (See Checklist of Required Elements in an Externally Sponsored Contract/Agreement (PDF). General Counsel will return e-mail to the PI and/or designee with instructions to return contract/agreement to sponsor requesting the changes.
- Once a corrected contract/agreement is obtained, the PI or designee will deliver the contract/agreement signed by the PI, proof of General Counsel approval, the study budget, protocol or statement of work, and the Proposal Routing Form (MS Word) to Sponsored Programs Administration.
IMPORTANT: Please allow at least five business days for the following review, approval and signature process. - Sponsored Programs Administration will review. If items or signatures are missing, Sponsored Programs Administration will contact the PI or designee.
- If all required items are included and signed, Sponsored Programs Administration will ensure that investigators listed on the project are compliant with sponsor and institutional compliance requirements.
- Sponsored Programs Administration will route the package to the appropriate Dean or Deans and the Provost for review and signature.
- Sponsored Programs Administration will return the package to the PI electronically or as a hard copy, per sponsor requirements.