Varying/transferring a University of Melbourne grant
Varying (including extensions)
Variations occur when a successful grant needs modification from the original project agreement. For instance, personnel may withdraw or you may experience delays which prevent timely completion of project milestones or the expenditure of funds within the award period. To discuss a variance to the conditions of an internal award please contact the Grants Officer responsible for that award.
Extensions to a project end date will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, with a maximum extension of 6 months. Requests must be approved by the Chief Investigator’s Head of Department and submitted to the Research Office at least 1 month prior to the project end date.
Transferring
UoM internal grants cannot be transferred. When you leave the University, the award must be relinquished and any unspent funds returned. Contact the Grants Officer who co-ordinates the scheme under which your award is held. Your Departmental Administrator, in conjunction with Financial Operations, will arrange for unspent funds to be returned.
The transfer of an internal grant between departments (for instance, in the event of the Chief Investigator moving departments) will require the completion of a Themis TR1D form. Project codes are affected and sign off is required by Department Managers and Heads of Department (departing and new).