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The Tri-Agency (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) is initiating changes with the intention to reduce the administrative burden on the use of grant funds.Ìý »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is one of twelve institutions participating in the pilot phase of this initiative known as the "."Ìý »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ representatives from Financial Services, Research Services and Internal Audit are involved in the pilot.Ìý In October 2018, the Tri-Agency held engagement sessions on the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ campus to provide an overview of the initiative and to gather input from researchers and other stakeholders.Ìý The pilot is expected to conclude in Spring 2019.Ìý
The New Tri-Agency Guide will focus on principles rather than rules for research grants and clarify the accountability of stakeholders in research (including the Tri-Agency, institutions and researchers).Ìý The New Guide will place an increased reliance on the financial policies and controls of the administering institution.
Under the New Guide, Tri-Agency grant funds will be governed by four principles:
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Appropriate use of grant funds:
Grant expenditures must:
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- Contribute towards the direct costs of the research/research activities
- Not normally be provided by the administering institution to their research personnel
- Be effective and economical
- Not result in personal gain
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Authority to use grant funds – only grant recipients or their delegates can authorize grant expenditures
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Oversight of use of grant funds – institutions are responsible to establish and apply policies, procedures and controls for appropriate use of grant funds
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Reporting and supporting evidence – grant recipient/administering institution must keep complete and accurate records and report on the use of grant funds.
For more information, or questions/feedback, e-mail: pilot.feedback@dal.ca. Ìý​
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