Make Purchases
Always ensure that your purchasing aligns with the funder-approved budget.
I need to...
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Purchase Materials/Supplies
- Make a request to the Post-Award Research Coordinator at least 2 months in advance for new vendors
- Make a request to the Post-Award Research Coordinator at least 2 weeks in advance for routine established vendors
- Email the Post-Award Research Coordinator the following:
- Full name of the vendor (and contact information if new vendor)
- List of materials desired (or you can attach saved shopping list from vendors like Staples or Amazon)
- Quantity of each item desired
- Confirm which grant should be billed for each item desired
Delivery dates cannot be guaranteed, as they are contingent on material availability and vendor and campus delivery.
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Purchase Professional/Contract Services
- For new vendors: Make a request to the Post-Award Research Coordinator at least 2 months before service begins
For established/active vendors: Make a request to the Post-Award Research Coordinator at least 1 month before service begins - Email the Post-Award Research Coordinator the following:
- Full name of the vendor (and contact information if new vendor)
- Payment amount requested
- Due date of payment request
Services cannot begin until vendor is set up and P.O. has been created.
- For new vendors: Make a request to the Post-Award Research Coordinator at least 2 months before service begins
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Make a Campus Electronic Interdepartmental Transfer of Funds (e-IDT)
- Make a request to Post-Award Research Coordinator upon receipt of invoice
Receipts must be itemized. Processing may take up to 2 weeks.
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Reimburse an Employee
- Before purchasing, please consult with the Post-Award Research Coordinator, as not all purchases are allowable for reimbursement
- For allowable reimbursements, receipts are due 1 week after purchase
Receipts must be itemized.