Reporting Information and Forms for PIs

Submit all forms to Martha Raney Taylor in the UTCM Business Office.

When Your Project Is Awarded...

Delegation of Authority

[ PDF, 108KB; Sample PDF, 116KB] (revised 1/25/08)

Gives you authority on all fiscal matters on your project, including expenditure approvals and payroll. Melissa Tooley remains as the PI on all UTCM funds (since they were issued to her from the sponsor) and this form sets you up as a second PI. Please make sure to open the sample form to show you how to complete it. Print and sign the form and return by campus mail to Martha Raney Taylor.

RiP Categories

[ Word, 122K ] (revised 6/19/08)

If not already submitted with your Formal Proposal, complete this form to designate categories for inclusion in your project listing on the Transportation Research Board's Research in Progress (RiP) Database. Note: When opening the file, select "Enable Macros" so that the checkboxes will function.

Project Monitor

[ Word, 77K ] (revised 6/19/08)

If your project is primarily research, you will need to name a Project Monitor (if you did not already do so as part of your Formal Proposal.) The Project Monitor is a transportation professional from the public or private sector (outside the PI's home department) whose expertise and/or experience includes a familiarity of the technical aspects of the topic being researched. The Project Monitor cannot be a team member on the project or otherwise be involved with the project. The Monitor may otherwise be affiliated with TTI or your home department, and may be engaged on a separate UTCM project. The responsibilities of a Project Monitor are to:

The Project Monitor is not required to submit a written review of your project but may as part of his or her oversight duties correspond in writing with the PI and/or the UTCM Director on project matters.

This form is used to designate your Project Monitor to the UTCM Office.

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Every September...

PI Performance Indicators

[ Word, 98KB ] (revised 8/31/07)

A brief form to annually report activities on your project for the UTCM Annual Report. This information is required by the UTC Program and is due to the UTCM office by September 30 of each year.

At the End of Your Project...

Final Report Instructions

[ Web page; PDF, 67K ] (revised 7/9/08)

A printable checklist of items to include in your Final Report.
The Final Report is due to the UTCM office 45 days after the termination date of your project.

UTCM Documentation of Leverage Form (FY07 and FY08 projects only)

[ Word, 85K ] (created 7/9/08)

For each leverage source, complete the Documentation of Leverage form and attach a copy of the previously submitted document committing the leverage.

Technical Report Documentation Page

[ Word, 36K ] (revised 6/18/08)

Form DOT F 1700.7 (8-72) - This is a one-page summary form, required as the cover page of all DOT reports, including your final report.

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