Authorized Official

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DSP: An authorized official is the person legally authorized to sign outgoing proposals, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the University of Iowa. The authorized signature is that persons signature. An authorized signature implies that the UI endorses the proposed project and is prepared to accept responsibility for it. Daniel Reed, Vice President for Research, is the authorized official for most proposals. Division of Sponsored Programs assistant and associate directors and director have the authority to sign for Vice President Reed. A contract, however, is not legal until it has been signed by one of a limited number of authorized officials - see Authorized UI Signatures and Contract Information.

Crdrewu: The individual formally authorized to bind the institution to grants, contracts and other agreements; the official “signer” for the institution.

SMU: An SMU employee formally empowered by University policy to legally bind the University in a contractual relationship with an external entity.