Forms and Resources

On this page: Research Funding Checklist | Checklist Assistance | Temporary Release of Funds | CFI Infrastructure | Conflict of Interest | Controlled Goods & Export/Import Controls | Protected/Classified Information & Security Clearances | Reporting an Invention | SciVal

Research Funding Checklist

Research Funding Checklist (formerly OSR Checklist) (Jan 03, 2025)

Table of Commitments (January 14, 2025)

• The Research Funding Checklist must be completed for all externally funded grants and project agreements. For CFI applications, a checklist will be provided to the applicants by R&I’s Strategic Initiatives team.

Adobe requirement: The Checklist can only be completed in Adobe as an active form with dynamic/interactive embedded content. The minimum requirement is Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or Adobe Acrobat Professional 9; older versions will not work properly. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader if needed.

• The Table of Commitments is a tool to ensure the appropriate validation and approval of university cash and in-kind contributions to research projects and agreements. For more information on the Table and who can sign in your faculty, please consult Signing Authority for University Commitments to Research Projects and Agreements.
• Academics requesting salary support in their project budgets will be asked to complete the Faculty Salary Request Form in the Research Funding Checklist and have it approved by the appropriate department/faculty signing authorities for salary requests. For more information on signature requirements for the Faculty Salary Request Form, please consult the Signing Authority Guidelines for Academic Salary Support Requests in Research Projects and Agreements.
• For more information on the Research Funding Checklist, as well as institutional approval/signature for research-related documents, please consult the Signing Authority and Research Funding Checklist FAQ page.

Need help accessing the Research Funding Checklist?

Start by clearing the cache of your internet browser to ensure that you are completing the latest version (see version date above).

To access the Checklist, follow the instructions below to 1) download the Checklist to your computer OR 2) configure the default PDF-viewer in your internet browser:

OPTION 1: For all internet browsers: The simplest option is to save the unopened Research Funding Checklist (right-click and save the link as) to the desktop or desired folder and right-click to open using Adobe.

OPTION 2: For Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Chrome and Safari (Mac) users: By default, these browsers have built-in PDF-viewers (non-Adobe) which, to varying degrees, will prevent users from opening and completing the Research Funding Checklist. To resolve this, set Adobe as your default PDF reader for all files or for this specific file/OSR webpage. As each browser or Mac operating system has different instructions for accomplishing this, we recommend doing a Google search for setting Adobe as a default browser and/or operating system. Adobe also provides this brief help menu as a starting point: Click here to configure your browser to use the Adobe PDF plug-in to open online PDF files.

Temporary Release of Funds

This document allows the Office of Sponsored Research to authorize temporary release of funds (ROF) prior to obtaining ethics approval. A Temporary ROF can also be requested if the PI has already submitted an application/amendment for ethics consideration and approval is forthcoming. Click here to download the fillable Temporary ROF form.

CFI Infrastructure

• Detailed information regarding CFI and its policies and programs can be found in the CFI Policy and Program Guide.

• Click here to consult McGill's Plan for the Operation and Maintenance of Infrastructure funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Conflict of Interest

• Information about Conflict of Interest Reporting.

PHS-NIH Specific:

• McGill FCOI PHS-NIH Procedure
• Significant Financial Interest (SFI) Disclosure for US PHS-NIH
• List of Investigators for U.S. PHS-NIH
• Informed Consent by Third Parties for Disclosure

Controlled Goods & Export/Import Controls

• Controlled Goods and Export/Import Controls Statement

Protected/Classified Information & Security Clearances

• Protected/Classified Information Statement

Reporting an Invention

• New disclosures can be reported to us via our online disclosure portal. Click here for more information.

SciVal

• SciVal is a bibliometric tool that offers access to research performance metrics of over 10,000 research institutions in 230 regions and countries. It is available to McGill University’s faculty members, students and staff. Using advanced data analytics, SciVal processes large amounts of data to generate uniquely tailored reports, which include visualizations such as charts, graphs and tables.