What is an AO Role?
An Administrative Official (AO) reviews the grant application for accuracy before the SO submits the final application to the NIH. Depending on the institution workflow process, it is possible for the SO and AO to be the same person. AOs can reside in either the central research administration office or academic departments. They can create additional AO and PI accounts; however, AOs are not authorized to transmit applications to the NIH.