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In order to receive federal funds, the University must certify that it
is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Civil
Rights Act, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, and the Drug-free Workplace
Act.
This can happen in one of three ways:
- The staff of Research Support may be asked to sign certification forms
provided by the sponsoring agency to be included them in the proposal
packet. Each agency will identify which forms need to be signed. Faculty
members, chairs, and deans cannot represent the University on compliance
issues. Certifications must be signed by Research Support.
- The institutional signature provided by Research Support on the agency's
formal cover sheet confirms that Duke is in compliance with the relevant
regulations.
- Some sponsors include certifications in the terms and conditions of
the award. When Duke accepts the award, it thereby asserts its compliance
with the terms of the certifications.
NOTE:
Certifications must be signed by Research Support. They cannot
be signed by faculty members, chairs or deans.
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