The Grant Summary and Approval Form is the required coversheet for routing grant and contract applications through the University’s four-step approval process.

After completing the Grant Summary and Approval Form, follow these steps to avoid delays in processing:

1. Arrange for a Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer to review any application for external support before the form is circulated.

2. Obtain the signatures and approval of the applicant’s department chairperson and dean.

3. Submit the grant budget for review and approval by the Comptroller. Note that the Vice President will not approve the form in the last step until the Comptroller has signed off on it. Contact Sandra Scott, Controller, at 617.573.8630.

4. Finally, obtain the signatures and approval of the Provost and the Vice President/Treasurer.

A final copy of your form and your approved proposal/letter of inquiry/concept paper should be forwarded to the Corporate, Foundation and Government Grants office to assist the University in tracking and recording faculty and staff grant activity.