For Pls & Supervisors

Welcome to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi!

Research, teaching, and campus activities in Hawaiʻi come with a unique set of health, safety, and regulatory requirements. At RCUH these may differ from those at your previous institution or prior entities, and it is important to be familiar with them to ensure compliance.

Firstly, Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for the overall performance of the project and compliance with rules, regulations, and award terms and conditions. There are many administrative, fiscal, and technical demands to navigate. The HR Toolkit outlines some of a PI's and/or supervisor's human resources responsibilities, while Policy 2.003 Roles and Responsibilities takes a closer look at some of the PI's fiscal responsibilities.

• Delegation of Authority - A PI may delegate approval authority for personnel, payroll, and financial transactions. See Policies 3.710 RCUH HR Portal System Access and Security, 2.013 Signature and Document Approval Requirements, and the Financial Portal Access Form.
• Important Deadlines - Missing an important deadline can have significant consequences. Keep current by viewing announcements posted on the RCUH website and by promptly attending to direct emails.
• Commonly Used Forms - While it is tempting to bookmark commonly used forms, this practice is discouraged as RCUH may make unannounced changes to the form. For the current form, go to Policies, Forms & Documents under Resources.
• UH AP 8.025 - Fiscal Responsibilities within the University
• UH AP 8.926 - Administrative and Financial Management Requirements for Extramurally Financed Research and Training Programs/Activities of the University
• UH AP 12.203 - Service Orders to the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
• ORS Contracts & Grants Certification