Proposal Processes for Discovery Park

IV. Cost Share Request Process for Discovery Park Proposals

All cost sharing will be coordinated and negotiated by the Discovery Park Executive Director and appropriate Center Director. The Discovery Park staff believes that this will allow the PI more time to concentrate on the preparation of the technical portion of the proposal and will reduce the confusion and frustration that often accompanies cost share requests.

a. The PI will present to the Executive Director:

i. A brief abstract of the proposed project

ii. A draft of the project budget (prepared by the Business Office) broken out by sponsor request, central cost share request, departmental/school cost share request and Discovery Park cost share request.

iii. Any information regarding the cost sharing requirement (i.e., program guidelines)

iv. An explanation for cost sharing in excess of sponsor requirements

v. The breakdown of total dollars staying at Purdue vs. subcontractor’s dollars.

b. The Executive Director (or his designee) will arrange the necessary meetings with the department heads, deans, VPR and Provost to finalize cost sharing, space and other commitments. The Discovery Park Business Manager will be included in these cost share discussions.

c. The Executive Director (or his designee) will communicate directly with the Discovery Park Business Office on the preparation and approval of all cost sharing documents.

d. All cost sharing requests must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the sponsor due date.

e. The various centers within Discovery Park have implemented policies regarding the types of costs that can be cost shared:

· Birck Nanotechnology Center – Capital Equipment Only

· Bindley Bioscience Center - negotiable.

· e-Enterprise Center – negotiable

f. Leveraging - Any proposals which require a leveraging letter from Discovery Park will still require applicable items listed under IVa.