Signature authority has been delegated to SPA and Innovation and Economic Development for externally funded award agreements.  In the event PI or other administrative signature is required, SPA or Innovation and Economic Development will facilitate the additional signatures. SPA will notify the PI and department administrator once the award agreement has been accepted; it is essential that the PI read, understand and follow the award terms and conditions.  Prior to sending the award to Grant and Contract Accounting for set-up in PeopleSoft, Research Integrity and Compliance staff will confirm completion of any outstanding IRB, IACUC, IBC, FCOI, COI, and Export Control matters.  After compliance verification, SPA sends the fully signed award to Grant and Contract Accounting along with all proposal documents.