Policies and Procedures
Learn about the sponsor-related, institutional, and school guidelines, policies, and procedures for faculty and staff that help assure that sponsored research awards are smoothly processed.
In collaboration with faculty, staff and students, McCormick Research Administration provides high-quality administrative support for sponsored projects by leveraging our expertise and shared knowledge. From proposal preparation to award closeout, we excel in navigating requirements, providing solutions, and ensuring regulatory compliance to drive research initiatives forward.
Learn about the sponsor-related, institutional, and school guidelines, policies, and procedures for faculty and staff that help assure that sponsored research awards are smoothly processed.
Learn about the research administration leadership and the offices and services available at McCormick and at Northwestern to support faculty during the proposal submission and sponsored research management process.
Learn about our collaboration with Sponsored Research and the support we offer faculty for proposal development.
Learn about how the Office of Research Administration supports faculty through the award and post-award process.
View and download helpful forms, checklists, and templates.
Visit Northwestern University websites related to research administration, external sponsors, federal policies and guidelines.
Obtain helpful information about our processes, timing, and more.