The Cost Exception Request routes for Post-Award approval after getting approval from the PI, Chair and ADR. When the Cost Exception hits the post-award queue, the following email will be sent:
Navigate to the reviewer dashboard and open up the Cost Exception Request form by clicking on the change request number in top left-hand corner.
Navigate to the top tab, Unlock the form by unchecking the blue box
Review the request
Scroll down the bottom of the form and fill out the “Post-Award Only” section with the Maximum amount authorized and comments.
Save and Lock the form > Click Done to Exit
Navigate back to the Reviewer Dashboard to Approve/Disapprove the request. Leave comments to relay to the PI.