Use of Funds - Start-up
As part of the recruitment process, SPH faculty may be promised a “start-up” package. Amounts vary but in general, are to be used or lost by completion of their third year, unless an extension is granted. Amounts and terms should be included in individual faculty offer letters.
The purpose of the funding is to support new faculty efforts in acquiring external funding. This funding is tracked and reported centrally by the Expert Business Office/Strategic Business Advisor (EBO/SBA).
All purchases from this funding source must be justified and relative to contributing to the success of securing external funding. The following represent allowable purchases:
- Software (Please see IT purchases SOG)
- Memberships (Limited to those necessary & related to securing external funding)
- Travel
- Data
- Publications
- Books and Periodicals
- Student Workers
- Research Staff
- Research Supplies & Equipment
Please note that all purchases must have:
- Appropriate business purpose which indicates why the expenses are reasonable, appropriate, and needed for University business, not simply what was purchased.
- Documentation (receipts, proof of receipt, proof of prior authorization when applicable) detailing the purchase.
- Approval for use of funds (according to Purchasing Hierarchy SOG)
Last reviewed/revised: 03/2022