Once you receive a research grant, there are important steps to take before your project can begin. MORI works closely with the Campus Legal Unit to review and negotiate the award terms, ensuring that they align with the UWI’s policies and the funding
agency’s requirements. 

We guide you through the internal approval process, securing the necessary institutional sign-offs so that you can move forward with your research. Once everything is in place, we handle the formal acceptance of the award, taking care of all required documentation and compliance measures so you don’t have to worry about administrative hurdles.

MORI works closely with the Camps Bursary, Special Project Unit to establish project fund accounts and budgets, ensuring that all financial resources are allocated correctly from the start. We also coordinate with SPU and Human Resources to assist with fund distribution, staffing, and hiring needs, making sure that the necessary resources are in place for smooth project execution.
 
 

To keep research teams informed, we provide comprehensive briefings for Principal Investigators (PIs) and project teams, covering essential topics such as compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and institutional policies. By fostering transparency and adherence to all guidelines, we help ensure that projects begin on a solid foundation and remain aligned with funding agency and university expectations.

MORI collaborates closely with the Campus Bursary, Special Projects Unit to monitor project expenditures, ensuring that awarded grants remain aligned with the approved budget.Our support enables effective budget management throughout the project lifecycle, reducing the risk of financial discrepancies and ensuring compliance with both institutional and funding agency requirement.

Your funded research project comes with specific compliance and reporting requirements that must be met. MORI provides the guidance and tools you need to ensure that your project adheres to:

• Funding agency guidelines
• Institutional research policies
• Regulatory requirements for audits and reporting

We assist in preparing and submitting progress reports, financial updates, and compliance reviews on time, so you can focus on your research without worrying about administrative deadlines.

Our goal is to ensure that your project remains fully compliant while maintaining transparency with funders.

MORI assists researchers in navigating project modifications, including extensions, budget reallocations, and scope changes, ensuring that all adjustments are carefully evaluated and justified. We work directly with funding agencies to secure the necessary approvals for significant changes while maintaining accurate and up-to-date project records.

By effectively communicating these modifications to all relevant stakeholders, we ensure that project adjustments are implemented smoothly and without disruption, allowing researchers to stay focused on their work.

As your research project nears completion, MORI ensures that all final deliverables and reporting requirements are met. We support you in preparing:

• Final financial reports
• Final research outcome and technical reports
• Compliance documentation required by the funding agency

We also oversee the closing of project accounts, ensuring that all financial and administrative records are properly archived. By guiding you through the closeout process, we help you wrap up your project efficiently while maintaining compliance with all institutional and funder requirements.