Under special circumstances, requests for prespending will be considered. If you have an overexpenditure or a commitment to overexpend (up to 20%) you may be authorized to pre-spend on future installments. Requests must be made by submitting a Request for Prespending on a Research Account form. Note: Requests to expend over 20% of the next years grant installment or in excess of $20,000 requires the signaute of the Vice-President (Academic).