Internal Forms
SPA Forms (NOTE - all forms listed are to be used for either Morngingside or CUMC unless otherwise noted):
Pre-award Forms:
- Columbia University Face Page - Morningside (to use when sponsor does not provide a face sheet)
- Columbia University Face Page - CUMC (to use when sponsor does not provide a face sheet)
Post-award Forms:
*NEW - The IPASS form is to be used to request an account for pre-award spending, advance accounts, rebudgeting of an existing account, and no cost extensions. The form must be signed by the PI and Department Chair, and submitted to the appropriate SPA Project Officer.University Compliance Forms
Most forms that require institutuional approval (IRB, IACUC, Conflict of Interest, etc.) can be found in RASCAL. Here are direct links to the Offices involved for further gudiance:
IRB Protocol Forms - use RASCAL. For more information:
IACUC Protocol Forms - use RASCAL. For more information:
- IACUC
- Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM) - to order, acquire, or move animals. Sign in, and go to "Forms."
- Comparative Medicine's Current Per Diem Rates
Environmental Health & Safety - use RASCAL to obtain approval for recombinant DNA, infectious agents, human materials or other potentially infectious materials, laser, hazardous chemicals or toxins, and radioisotopes. Safety courses are also available in RASCAL.
Other Internal Forms
All human embryo and stem cell research must be approved by the University Human Embryo and Stem Cell Research Committee:
As part of the hire of a new academic officer, an Invention Agreement is required for all new full-time appointments, for part-time salaried appointments as officers of research, and for student officers holding research titles. Please refer to the HR Manager Toolkit for additional information regarding this policy.

