Why do a PIs contributions need to be documented?

Your cash or in-kind contributions to research projects need to be documented for several reasons: 

1. Facilitate award management and reporting of Carleton’s cash and/or in-kind contributions to research projects by Research Financial Services.
2. Create a written record that you have approved the contribution. 
3. Provide documentation to mitigate the risks of over-committing your time, existing research funding, and/or other resources that may jeopardize the ability to fulfill obligations under the proposed project.