Pre-Award Compliance

Learn More About the Pre-Award Compliance Office

What is the Pre-Award Compliance Office?

The Pre-Award Compliance (PAC) office is tasked with assessing and establishing internal controls pertaining to the Center’s Pre-Award regulatory compliance with sponsor requirements. These include identifying and referring to the appropriate institutional officer or committee the need for animal care protocols, human subjects review, conflicts of interest disclosures, and responsible conduct of research, or addressing particular program requirements to safeguard UPRM interests. Moreover, this unit assists other R&D Center offices and the Director’s Office with SOP reviews, the development of electronic forms, and process automation.

What is the PAC Office?

The Pre-Award Compliance (PAC) office is tasked with assessing and establishing internal controls pertaining to the Center’s Pre-Award regulatory compliance with sponsor requirements. These include identifying and referring to the appropriate institutional officer or committee the need for animal care protocols, human subjects review, conflicts of interest disclosures, and responsible conduct of research, or addressing particular program requirements to safeguard UPRM interests. Moreover, this unit assists other R&D Center offices and the Director’s Office with SOP reviews, the development of electronic forms, and process automation.

Services

Inquiries & Consultation

Identify and track pre-award issues to facilitate informed decisions by the UPRM AOR. Recommend mitigation measures for pre-award issues to AOR.

Contact Information

Email: preaward@uprm.edu

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 – 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday)

Office Location: Room 116 of the R&D Center Main Building

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs