The following changes relating to the electronic Internal Approval Form (eIAF) system are effective immediately:

• The F&A enrichment split will now be determined during account setup once a project is awarded. The enrichment split information no longer needs to be included in the “Enrichment Award” section of the eIAF, thereby significantly reducing approvals required for submission.
• eIAFs will no longer be required for general letters of intent (LOIs) or pre-proposals that do not require a detailed budget and budget justification.
• CGO review/approval will be removed from the workflow process as this is now handled by the PI’s CGS Pre-Award Grant Specialist.
• eIAFs will only require the PI and Co-Is who meet the sponsor’s definition of key personnel to sign (rather than all faculty as currently required).
• Once the PI, their chair, and the ADR/Director have signed, the eIAF will be considered complete for submission purposes.
• eIAF revisions will only be required when adding key personnel and will not be necessary for budget revisions or removing personnel.
• Coming soon - Approval workflow will automatically advance for the next signature after 24 hours.

See related messages from the Acting Vice President for Research: Nov 25 and  Dec 4.

See OSPA Electronic Resources for eIAF guidance.