Although an offer will normally refer to a chief investigator and a specific project, research funds are legally awarded to the UNSW. Most funding agencies require that a University delegate sign a grant award. Researchers are not permitted to sign grant acceptances on behalf of the University. Only the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and approved delegates have the authority to accept research grants or fellowships and to accept conditions of award on behalf of the University.
Where an application has been successful Research Services will check that the applicant has submitted the appropriate documentation – generally the GALF and Grants Acceptance Form (provided by GMO).