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What is the CSR? -answer-Center for Scientific Review - is the gateway for NIH
grant applications and their review for scientific merit. We
organize the peer review groups or study sections that
evaluate the majority (75%) of the research grant
applications sent to NIH. We also receive all grant
applications for NIH, as well as for some other
components of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS).
SRO -answer-Scientific Review Office (CSR)
Who are the 2 main points of contact for NIH applications at CSR? -answer-SRO is the
best contact for applicants after submission & prior to the review meeting. The Program
Officer (PO) at the funding institute is the most appropriate contact for an
applicant for advice before submission & after the review meeting.
How many members are generally on a Study Section at the CSR -answer-Each
application is assigned to three or more reviewers, and at least two of them provide full
written critiques.
One member serves as chair & conducts the meeting with the SRO.
What is Continuous Submission? -answer-Allows appointed members of NIH review
and Advisory Groups, and peer reviewers with recent substantial service (6 times in 18
months), to submit their research grant applications (R01, R21, or R34) on a continuous
basis and to have those applications undergo initial peer review in a
timely manner.
,ASSIST (Application Submission System & Interface for
Submission Tracking) -answer-NIH method of submission for multi-project applications
because the Grants.gov downloadable forms currently used for most NIH opportunities
cannot support our multi-project requirements.
What is a Multi-Project Application -answer-a single submission with multiple,
interrelated components that share a common focus or objective
PHS 2590 -answer-Non-competing Continuation Progress Report
NIH Late Submission Policy -answer-there is now a two week window of consideration
after
the application due date, during which time NIH might
consider accepting a late application (as of December
17th 2014). Acceptance of late applications will be made on a caseby-case basis,
dependent upon the explanation provided in a cover letter submitted with the application
When is a proposal due if the deadline falls on a federal holiday? -answer-The first
business day after the holiday
What is a CAGE Code? -answer-The Commercial and Government Entity Code a
unique identifier assigned to suppliers to various government or defense agencies, as
well as to government agencies themselves and also various organizations. CAGE
codes provide a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific location.
SAM.gov -answer-The System for Award Management The new website sam.gov is
the place where all businesses must register in order to be awarded a government
contract.
Which federal agencies can negotiate IDC rates with non-profit institutions? -answer-
DHHS and ONR
What is the common F&A rate for SBIR/STTR grants? -answer-40% but it may vary
PHS398 -answer-Modular budget form
Modular Budget increments? -answer-$25k
Modular Budget limit? -answer-$250k direct costs
What career criteria must a person meet before a person can become a Principal
Investigator? -answer-Only individuals holding full-time faculty rank above that of
Senior Research Assistant may normally accept the role of a Principal Investigator.
,Definition of Equipment -answer-For something to be considered equipment, its cost
must be at least $5,000. It must also be personal property which has a normal life
expectancy of more than one year, can be
appraised for value, and is complete in itself. That is, it does not lose its identity when
affixed to or installed in other property.
Types of IDC rates (4) -answer-Provisional, Pre-determined, Fixed Rate with
Carryforward, and Final
NIH record retention policy -answer-3 years from end date of FFR filing
SF-269 -answer-Foreign Institution FFR
SF-272 -answer-Federal Cash Transaction Report
NSF record retention policy -answer-3 years from end date of FFR filing
Goals of negotiating a grant/contract -answer-protect the investigator's publication and
intellectual
property rights, protect the institution against harmful or unmanageable stipulations,
ensure any agreement is in keeping with state and federal regulations as well as
University requirements
Contract -answer-The Federal Government uses contracts as a procurement
mechanism. The principal purpose of the Federal Contract
instrument is to purchase property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United
States Government
41 CFR -answer-Public Contracts and Property Management
Indemnity -answer-An obligation contractually assumed by or legally imposed upon one
party to protect another against loss or damage
from specific liabilities.
To indemnify someone is to absorb the losses caused by that party, rather than seeking
compensation from that party, or to compensate that party if something you do (or fail to
do) causes them to experience loss, damages, or a lawsuit from a third party.
Example: Sponsor shall indemnify and hold harmless Institution, its employees, officers,
and directors (Institutional Indemnitees) from and against any claims, liabilities, losses,
demands, causes of action, judgments, settlements and expenses (including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys fees and court costs) (each a Claim) arising out of (i)
the physical illness, injury or death of a Study subject as a direct result of treatment of
such Study subject in accordance with the terms ofthe Protocol and this Agreement;or
(ii) the use by Sponsor ofthe Study Documentation; provided, however, thatSponsor
shall have no such obligation with respect to Claims arising from an Institutional
Indemnitee's malpractice, negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Study,
breach of this Agreement or the Protocol.
, Activity Code (NIH) -answer-3-Character Code used to identify a specific category of
extramural research activity, applied to various NIH funding mechanisms (for example
R01)
Application Identification Numbers (NIH) -answer-Includes this Information:
1. Type of Application (R01)
2. Activity code org to which it is assigned(NS)
3. Serial number assigned by CSR (123456)
4. Suffix showing support year of grant (-01)
5. Other information: supplement (S1) Amendment (A1)
Application Types (NIH) -answer-Includes following Categories:
1. New
2. Competing Continuation
3. Supplement
4. Competing extension for R37
5. Non-competing continuation
6. Change of grantee institution
7. Change of NIH awarding institute
Challenge Grant -answer-A grant that provides monies in response to monies from
other sources, usually according to a formula.
Clinical Trial (NIH) -answer-A biomedical or behavioral research study of human
subjects designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral
interventions (drugs, treatments, devices)
Competing Applications (NIH) -answer-New or renewal applications that must undergo
initial peer review.
Continuation Project (Non-Competing) -answer-Applicable to grants and cooperative
agreements only. A project approved for multiple-year funding, although funds are
typically committed only one year at a time. At the end of the initial budget period,
progress on the project is assessed. If satisfactory, an award is made for the next
budget period, subject to the availability of funds. They do not compete with new project
proposals and are not subjected to peer review beyond the initial project approval.
Contract -answer-A mechanism for procurement of a product or service with specific
obligations for both sponsor and recipient. Typically, a research topic and the methods
for conducting the research are specified in detail by the sponsor, although some
sponsors award these in response to unsolicited proposals.
Cooperative Agreement -answer-A financial assistance mechanism used when
substantial Federal programmatic involvement with the recipient during performance is
anticipated.
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What is the CSR? -answer-Center for Scientific Review - is the gateway for NIH
grant applications and their review for scientific merit. We
organize the peer review groups or study sections that
evaluate the majority (75%) of the research grant
applications sent to NIH. We also receive all grant
applications for NIH, as well as for some other
components of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS).
SRO -answer-Scientific Review Office (CSR)
Who are the 2 main points of contact for NIH applications at CSR? -answer-SRO is the
best contact for applicants after submission & prior to the review meeting. The Program
Officer (PO) at the funding institute is the most appropriate contact for an
applicant for advice before submission & after the review meeting.
How many members are generally on a Study Section at the CSR -answer-Each
application is assigned to three or more reviewers, and at least two of them provide full
written critiques.
One member serves as chair & conducts the meeting with the SRO.
What is Continuous Submission? -answer-Allows appointed members of NIH review
and Advisory Groups, and peer reviewers with recent substantial service (6 times in 18
months), to submit their research grant applications (R01, R21, or R34) on a continuous
basis and to have those applications undergo initial peer review in a
timely manner.
,ASSIST (Application Submission System & Interface for
Submission Tracking) -answer-NIH method of submission for multi-project applications
because the Grants.gov downloadable forms currently used for most NIH opportunities
cannot support our multi-project requirements.
What is a Multi-Project Application -answer-a single submission with multiple,
interrelated components that share a common focus or objective
PHS 2590 -answer-Non-competing Continuation Progress Report
NIH Late Submission Policy -answer-there is now a two week window of consideration
after
the application due date, during which time NIH might
consider accepting a late application (as of December
17th 2014). Acceptance of late applications will be made on a caseby-case basis,
dependent upon the explanation provided in a cover letter submitted with the application
When is a proposal due if the deadline falls on a federal holiday? -answer-The first
business day after the holiday
What is a CAGE Code? -answer-The Commercial and Government Entity Code a
unique identifier assigned to suppliers to various government or defense agencies, as
well as to government agencies themselves and also various organizations. CAGE
codes provide a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific location.
SAM.gov -answer-The System for Award Management The new website sam.gov is
the place where all businesses must register in order to be awarded a government
contract.
Which federal agencies can negotiate IDC rates with non-profit institutions? -answer-
DHHS and ONR
What is the common F&A rate for SBIR/STTR grants? -answer-40% but it may vary
PHS398 -answer-Modular budget form
Modular Budget increments? -answer-$25k
Modular Budget limit? -answer-$250k direct costs
What career criteria must a person meet before a person can become a Principal
Investigator? -answer-Only individuals holding full-time faculty rank above that of
Senior Research Assistant may normally accept the role of a Principal Investigator.
,Definition of Equipment -answer-For something to be considered equipment, its cost
must be at least $5,000. It must also be personal property which has a normal life
expectancy of more than one year, can be
appraised for value, and is complete in itself. That is, it does not lose its identity when
affixed to or installed in other property.
Types of IDC rates (4) -answer-Provisional, Pre-determined, Fixed Rate with
Carryforward, and Final
NIH record retention policy -answer-3 years from end date of FFR filing
SF-269 -answer-Foreign Institution FFR
SF-272 -answer-Federal Cash Transaction Report
NSF record retention policy -answer-3 years from end date of FFR filing
Goals of negotiating a grant/contract -answer-protect the investigator's publication and
intellectual
property rights, protect the institution against harmful or unmanageable stipulations,
ensure any agreement is in keeping with state and federal regulations as well as
University requirements
Contract -answer-The Federal Government uses contracts as a procurement
mechanism. The principal purpose of the Federal Contract
instrument is to purchase property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United
States Government
41 CFR -answer-Public Contracts and Property Management
Indemnity -answer-An obligation contractually assumed by or legally imposed upon one
party to protect another against loss or damage
from specific liabilities.
To indemnify someone is to absorb the losses caused by that party, rather than seeking
compensation from that party, or to compensate that party if something you do (or fail to
do) causes them to experience loss, damages, or a lawsuit from a third party.
Example: Sponsor shall indemnify and hold harmless Institution, its employees, officers,
and directors (Institutional Indemnitees) from and against any claims, liabilities, losses,
demands, causes of action, judgments, settlements and expenses (including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys fees and court costs) (each a Claim) arising out of (i)
the physical illness, injury or death of a Study subject as a direct result of treatment of
such Study subject in accordance with the terms ofthe Protocol and this Agreement;or
(ii) the use by Sponsor ofthe Study Documentation; provided, however, thatSponsor
shall have no such obligation with respect to Claims arising from an Institutional
Indemnitee's malpractice, negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Study,
breach of this Agreement or the Protocol.
, Activity Code (NIH) -answer-3-Character Code used to identify a specific category of
extramural research activity, applied to various NIH funding mechanisms (for example
R01)
Application Identification Numbers (NIH) -answer-Includes this Information:
1. Type of Application (R01)
2. Activity code org to which it is assigned(NS)
3. Serial number assigned by CSR (123456)
4. Suffix showing support year of grant (-01)
5. Other information: supplement (S1) Amendment (A1)
Application Types (NIH) -answer-Includes following Categories:
1. New
2. Competing Continuation
3. Supplement
4. Competing extension for R37
5. Non-competing continuation
6. Change of grantee institution
7. Change of NIH awarding institute
Challenge Grant -answer-A grant that provides monies in response to monies from
other sources, usually according to a formula.
Clinical Trial (NIH) -answer-A biomedical or behavioral research study of human
subjects designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral
interventions (drugs, treatments, devices)
Competing Applications (NIH) -answer-New or renewal applications that must undergo
initial peer review.
Continuation Project (Non-Competing) -answer-Applicable to grants and cooperative
agreements only. A project approved for multiple-year funding, although funds are
typically committed only one year at a time. At the end of the initial budget period,
progress on the project is assessed. If satisfactory, an award is made for the next
budget period, subject to the availability of funds. They do not compete with new project
proposals and are not subjected to peer review beyond the initial project approval.
Contract -answer-A mechanism for procurement of a product or service with specific
obligations for both sponsor and recipient. Typically, a research topic and the methods
for conducting the research are specified in detail by the sponsor, although some
sponsors award these in response to unsolicited proposals.
Cooperative Agreement -answer-A financial assistance mechanism used when
substantial Federal programmatic involvement with the recipient during performance is
anticipated.
