Is "jointly involved" with the P.I. in the scientific development and/or execution of the proposed work. | Provides expert advice or services, but not heavily involved in the design or execution of the project. |
Devotes a specific percent of effort to the project (within his/her 100% salaried effort).
| Will perform the consulting work outside of his/her 100% salaried effort, as an independent contractor |
Budget implications: If the individual is a USM employee, salary costs are included in the Personnel section of the budget. If the individual is from another institution, all of his/her project costs (salaries, supplies, travel etc.) should be budgeted as “consortium costs” and a subcontract will be executed by ORD with the other institution when the grant or contract is funded. ORD will initiate the subcontract when the notice of award is received.
| Budget implications: A USM employee generally cannot be a paid consultant on a USM grant or contract. (If salary is to be paid to a USM employee, he/she would be considered a Co-investigator.) Consulting fees to be paid to individuals from other institutions and reimbursement for their travel and subsistence costs are budgeted as “consultant costs.” Some sponsors limit the amount that Consultants can be paid (refer to the sponsor's guidelines). Payment is made via a Consulting Agreement and a P.O., which is issued by Procurement Services. It is important to contact Procurement Services before a Consultant begins to work on the project to put the Consulting Agreement in place.
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Application Requirements: Individuals from other institutions must provide a "Letter of intent to enter into a consortium," signed by their authorized institutional representative, a budget, budget justification and description of the scope of the work to be performed by the co-investigator. | Application Requirements: Must include a letter from each Consultant stating his/her willingness to participate in the project and describing the type of consulting or service to be provided. |
