TEES Review and Approval Process

(aka "Routing")

Before submission of your proposal, it is necessary for the appropriate division/department heads to review and approve your proposed research project. Your proposal administrator may refer to this as "the routing," the process of electronically gathering needed signatures on the TEES Document Review/Approval sheet from first the lead PI, any co-PI's and then the department head/division head as appropriate.

A fully executed routing is a prerequisite for not only proposal submission but also proposal funds disbursement if awarded. The routing document reflects the information pertinent to your proposal including co-principal investigators, budget(s), and reporting codes.

Getting division/department heads on board early is essential to expedite the routing signature process. Revocation and rerouting cause confusion and frustration to everyone involved -- especially those who have already approved the documjent! To prevent revocation, finalize all the budget details, discuss and agree on the allocation of incentive return funds, both PI and divisional.

The prompt and complete processing of review documents is most important since, should the proposal be funded, NO incentive funds are distributed without proper signatures and split designations.