When considering hiring an independent contractor, forward a fully completed Independent Contractor Pre-Selection Checklist, a scope of work statement, and an Independent Contractor Disbursement Authorization Request and Agreement form to the SRA grant specialist for approval prior to the performance of any services. SDSU Research Foundation will carefully review the proposed independent contractor agreements prior to approval. Accordingly, SDSU Research Foundation Human Resources makes the final determination regarding independent contractor status or employee/employer relationship. No work may be performed until approval is confirmed. If the work does not qualify as an independent contractor, the individual must be hired as an employee to perform the work.

Consulting arrangements in excess of $5,000 and/or a specified contract period of greater than three months may require a consultant agreement in addition to the independent contractor form. The SRA grant specialist will determine if a consultant agreement is needed.

Upon completion of work or as determined by the independent contractor agreement for an approved independent contractor, an original invoice is submitted to the SRA grant specialist for approval and then forwarded to Accounts Payable for processing.

?Note: Only individuals, sole proprietors, and partnerships should complete an Independent Contractor form. Corporations are not considered independent contractors.

Under no circumstances may SDSU Research Foundation engage a current employee of SDSU, or the SDSU Research Foundation as an independent contractor.

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