Gifts (also known as "donations" or "contributions") refer to cash or in-kind transfers
to the University motivated by generosity, respect, admiration, or similar charitable
impulses. Gifts are bestowed voluntarily and without expectation of donor involvement
or sponsor benefit or any specific work product to be produced by the University.
Gifts should be free of any of the terms and conditions listed in the definition
of sponsored projects. Gifts are processed by Institutional Advancement.
Gifts made to support a general area of research that do not require specific deliverables,
do not impart any benefit to the sponsor and do not otherwise meet the definition
of a sponsored project are considered
research gifts. Research gifts are not assessed
indirect costs. For many reasons, it is important for both the ORCA and Institutional
Advancement to track this type of research support. These gifts should be forwarded
to the ORCA for processing and monitoring in a manner consistent with University
policies and procedures.