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Project Director’s Handbook

Download a printable, PDF version of the Project Director’s Handbook or use the links below to navigate to each section of the Project Director’s Handbook.

Introduction: The Project Director’s Handbook is designed to help both new and experienced directors manage their sponsored projects and any grants awarded by IUP.
Getting Started: An overview of the pre-award activities is provided.
Fiscal Management of Award: The three possible scenarios for housing a project are discussed in detail.
Grant-Related Technology: Provides information and links to technical support.
Project Director Checklist for Sponsored Projects: Summaries of project director and grant accountant responsibilities.
Hiring Project Personnel: Provides detailed information for hiring faculty, staff and students.
Purchasing Goods and Services: Details are provided for purchasing good and services, and for negotiating contracts.

Travel Procedures: Details and links to required forms for travel expenses are provided.
Miscellaneous Services: List of IUP offices that provide services for workshops and meetings.
Compliance and Regulatory Issues: Federal and university regulations and guidelines
Institutional Resources: A list of administrative offices and the services they provide to Project Directors.
Definitions: Terms commonly used in research projects are discussed.
On-Line Resources: Links to federal research organizations and offices are provided.
Policies: A list of important research policies is provided.

School of Graduate Studies and Research
Assistant Dean for Research
Stright Hall, Room 113
210 South Tenth Street
Indiana, PA 15705-1081
Phone: 724-357-7730
Fax: 724-357-2715
grad-research@iup.edu

Office Hours
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8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.