Responsibility: KE Contracting Services
Prepared by: Subawards Functional Group
Updated: November 21, 2025
How to Develop a Scope of Work
Subrecipient vs. vendor/Contractor vs. consultant
Subrecipient Letter of Commitment
Subawards Welcome Packet (Word)
Information that may be beneficial to Research Administrators (RAs) is included in the following sections of the Subaward Team work instructions:
Notification To Subawards: Descriptions of each subaward ERA task type and when they are used, how the Subawards Team is notified of new subawards, and how tasks are assigned within the team.
Unit Subaward Management: The subawards process for new subawards when included at proposal time or when requested post-award, information on how to enter subaward costs into the Award Change Request Budget Template to accurately display in a new subaward account, and general information about subaward account setup.
Issuance of New Subaward: How subawards are verified and negotiated, an updated Subawards Welcome Packet, cost share guidance, and scope of work guidance.
Modifications: Types of modifications and how tasks are managed.