Consultant, Contractor, and Honorarium Payments Consultant, Contractor, and Honorarium Payment Request Form Payments to short-term service providers, such as visiting speakers, contractors, or consultants on a research project, are processed on a purchases orders or service contracts. Consultants/contractors must have contract or purchase order in place prior to services started. Invoices received without a contract or purchase order will need an exception. Payment to individuals outside of the US will require a service contract. To request payment for short-term services, please submit the form above at least two weeks before the individual begins his/her work, as this requires multiple approvals from CoLA and UT. Contracts and purchase orders over $15K will require bids or an exclusive acquisition justification. Please contact the administrative staff 3-4 weeks in advance when large purchases are needed. The payment must be authorized by UT before the individual begins the work.
