Project costs frequently asked questions

How can I use my project cost account to pay for conference registration?

Further information about using your project cost account to pay for conference registration can be found on our conference travel and payments page.

Where should I submit PR7 Fees & Expense claim forms to?

Once you have filled in the PR7 form with the required information, you will need to obtain approval from the Budget Holder of your account, as well as an Authorised Signatory.

You can find out who the Budget Holder and Authorised Signatory for your task code is using this online checker.

After obtaining approval from both the Budget Holder and an Authorised Signatory, you or a School administrator will need to send the completed PR7 form as well as approvals to the Fees and Expenses team (feesandexpenses@manchester.ac.uk) for processing.

Where should I submit credit card expenditure request forms to?

Once you have filled in the credit card expenditure request form with the required information, you will need to obtain approval from the Budget Holder of your account, as well as an Authorised Signatory.

You can find out who the Budget Holder and Authorised Signatory for your task code is using this online checker.

After obtaining approval from both the Budget Holder and an Authorised Signatory, you will need to liaise with a University card holder in your School/Division’s administration team to process the payment for you.
If you are not sure who the credit card holders are in your School/Division, please contact your supervisor for further assistance.

How can I find out who the Budget Holder and Authorised Signatory is for my task code?

You can find out who the Budget Holder and Authorised Signatory for your task code is using this online checker.

How can I use my project cost account to book travel/accommodation?

This should be done via Key Travel wherever possible; more information about using your project cost account to book travel/accommodation can be found on our conference travel and payments page.

What is iProcurement?

Oracle Financials is the system used by the University for the procurement of most goods and services. iProcurement is the purchasing module within Oracle Financials, which is the system used by the University for the procurement of most goods and services.

How can I order on iProcurement?

Orders are raised on iProc by ‘requisitioners’ who have completed the appropriate training received authorisation to do so. Please speak to your supervisor, who should be able to advise further about who can raise orders within your group.

Can I use my project cost account after my programme end date?

Please note that your project cost account will close automatically at the end of your fee-paying registration period, i.e. at the end of your programme. Requests for project cost account extensions should be directed to the FBMH Doctoral Academy Funding team (FBMH.doctoralacademy.funding@manchester.ac.uk) in the first instance, who will review the request and respond accordingly.