The faculty on the Sacramento State campus have expertise in a myriad of subject areas, as represented by the many academic and technical programs the University offers. The office of Contract Administration serves as a liaison between faculty and the government agencies and private sector businesses that seek faculty expertise.
Working with faculty members and agency contacts, your Contract Development Officer helps develop and finalize a proposed contract’s Statement of Work and budget. The contract development officer also ensures that contract terms and conditions comply with University policies and that University approvals are in place before the contract is signed.
Finding a Contract for Your Expertise
Most contracting opportunities come about as a result of personal contacts between the principal investigator and the contracting entity. Once you have an agency or company that is interested in contracting for your expertise, contact your Contract Development Officer, who will help you negotiate and finalize the contract on behalf of Sacramento State University. Faculty are also encouraged to alert their Contract Development Officer as to their expertise, experience and interests.
An online publication that lists state contracting opportunities, the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) is a useful tool to learn which state agencies are currently seeking consultants and what type of expertise they need.
Proposal Approval Form (Download PDF)
All proposals for external funding must be routed for internal review and approval by University officials. The form requires the signatures of the proposed principal investigator (PI), the PI’s department chair and dean, the director of Research Administration/Contract Administration, and the Vice President for Administration.
FAQs about Facilities and Administration (Indirect) Costs
Frequently asked questions about what F&A costs are and why they must be included on contract budgets.
Institutional Compliance
All sponsored research and contract activities at Sacramento State/UEI must be performed in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines on conflict of interest, human subjects protection, and animal care and use. All faculty members agreeing to serve as principal investigators on behalf of the University must become familiar with these guidelines and submit all assurances that are pertinent to their projects.