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Under the standard approval process, the Principal Investigator is the first approver on the Approval Graph. Approval can be granted in one of four ways---
1. Principal Investigator logs into the eGC1 and "Completes" his/her
eGC1.
2. The PI receives an email notification request, clicks the link, logs into
eApprovals, is taken directly to the Approval Graph and clicks the "Approve"
button.
3. Principal Investigator logs into eApprovals and clicks the "Approve"
button.
4. A non-PI checks the "PI Escalation" box on the Certify-Complete-Print
page to request that the Department Reviewer approve on behalf of the PI.
In the case that the PI is in the field and unavailable to approve via the internet, the approval for the PI will be escalated to the Department Reviewer. The department will add the chairperson to the chart using the Add Approver button according to their local policy. This approval constitutes an endorsement of all aspects of the application. It should not to be used as a routine convenience.
This table lists all the fields on the PI Certification section of the Certify, Complete and Print screen of the eGC1.
| Field Name | Description | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| PI is absent |
A preparer or owner may check this box when the PI is absent and unable to approve via the internet and requests that the Department Chair or Chair-designate approve on their behalf. A written request to the Chair may be required (check with your administrator). The PI and first level reviewers will be sent email notification simultaneously. When the Org Code Receiving Funding unit, or the PI's selected unit, approves the Application online, their approval will copy back to the PI box. Therefore, when "John the Administrator" approves for "Dept X", the PI box on the approval chart will show that "John the Administrator" approved for the PI. Note: This functionality is not available for NIH applications or when NIH is the flow-through sponsor (Compliance Question FG-8). In the event that the PI is able to login and approve, the normal process will occur. |
Looking for more information? Refer to the Researcher's Guide, or to SAGE Frequently Asked Questions for eGC1 or for eApproval.
If you have business questions regarding the grant and contract process at the University of Washington, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
If you have technical questions regarding the eGC1, please email the sagehelp@u.washington.edu.
