Everyone must complete this form before beginning the proposal development process whether or not assistance will be requested from the Office of Foundations, Corporate and Government Relations (FCGR). Approval to begin a project must be secured from the Dean or Supervisor. If the Project Director/Principal Investigator is a Dean or Senior Administrator, approval must be secured from the Provost or corresponding VP. Projects involving institutional impacts outside of the Dean/Supervisor's area of responsibility will require the approval of the corresponding VP or Provost.