A-C
D-F G-H
I-O
P-R S-Z
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| IN-KIND
CONTRIBUTION |
Value of non-cash contribution.
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INDIRECT COSTS
(IDC)
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Costs associated with conduct of sponsored projects
that cannot be clearly identified and cannot be clearly
accounted for on an individual project basis. The University
has a predetermined rate (rate established for certain
period with no carry forward provision) set by their cognizant
federal audit agency. |
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INTANGIBLE PROPERTY |
Trademarks, copyrights, patents, loan notes & lease
agreements. |
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MATCHING
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Cost of projects not paid by the agency; Major
institutional commitment to the project. Primarily takes
place on equipment grants, but others as well. Usually ranges
from 1/3 to 1/2 of total costs and generally is cash (some
sponsors allow in-kind salary, fringe benefits, and indirect
costs). University match requires approval from source.
Third-party source (non-University) is sometimes used.
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MISCONDUCT IN
SCIENCE
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Falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, or
other practices that seriously deviate from those that are
commonly accepted within the scientific community for proposing,
conducting or reporting research. It does not include honest
error or honest differences in interpretations or judgments
of data.
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MODIFIED TOTAL
DIRECT COSTS (MTDC)
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All direct costs of research less any exclusions
as defined by the rate agreement (i.e., equipment, subcontract
costs in excess of $25,000 for each total subcontract, tuition
and fees, stipends, and patient care costs). This is the
base accepted by the cognizant federal audit agency from
which to compute the University's IDC. |
NONCOMPETING CONTINUATION
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The noncompeting continuation proposal is
a request for additional funding for a second or subsequent
budget period within a previously approved project period.
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NEW APPLICATION
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A request for financial or direct assistance
for a project or program not currently receiving financial
assistance from the sponsor. |
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NO-COST EXTENSION
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Request to extend the final budget period
of a project period, or any other budget period where justified,
for usually up to 12 months (period of time may vary with
agency) beyond the ending date of the budget period as shown
on the award. Request for a no-cost extension must be in
writing, stating the reason for the extension, and the additional
time and funds, if any, being requested, and must be made
before the expiration of the currently active budget period. |
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NOTICE OF GRANT
AWARD
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The legally binding document that notifies
the recipient and others that a grant or cooperative agreement
has been made, contains or references all terms of the award,
and documents the obligation of funds.
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OBLIGATIONS
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Orders placed, services received that require
payments. |
OTHER SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
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Programs and projects financed by Federal
and non-Federal agencies and organizations which involve
the performance of work other than instructional and organized
research. Examples of such programs and projects are health
service projects and community service programs. However,
when any of these activities are undertaken by the institution
without outside support, they may be classified as other
institutional activities (per OMB Circular A-21). |
| OUTLAYS OR EXPENDITURES |
Charges made either on a cost or accrual basis.
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