Transcript Sign Off Process - Rutgers University

Sign Off Process
Final approval packet includes:
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GAFA/Transmittal and Approval Form
FDF (Financial Disclosure Form)
GAFA is to be completed in its entirety, including approval date and
protocol number for any Compliance Units involved. See
GAFA/Transmittal and Approval Form
FDF must be signed by all key personnel and countersigned by the
Dept. Chair. If Chair is also the PI, FDF will be countersigned by Dean
or Assoc. Dean.
NOTES:
GAFA will not be signed by Institutional Official until all approvals and other related
documents are received.
FDF’s indicating conflict of interest will be reviewed within SHRP and if necessary will be
forwarded to the COI committee for review and resolution.
Sign Off Process Cont’d
Complete packet is routed for GAFA signatures in the
following order:
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PI signs Box #1
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Dept. Chair approves and signs Box #2
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Grants & Contracts approves and signs Box #3
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Packet is sent to the Assoc. Dean for final review and signature
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Completed packet is ready for submission