UCF
Who can submit a proposal to a funding agency at UCF?
The Office of Research
Who should you contact when you want to submit a grant application?
RAST
What should always be included when salaries are allocated in a budget?
Fringe benefits
What does IRB stand for?
Institutional Review Board
What is a deliverable?
A tangible or intangible output that a researcher or research team is required to produce and submit to the sponsor
What is the number of days prior to a sponsor deadline that a proposal must be submitted to Huron?
5
What is the purpose of a
budget justification?
To explain and justify the costs associated with the research project.
What does MTDC stand for?
Modified Total Direct Costs
Which document is essential for tracking expenses in post-award grant management?
Budget Position Report (you can access it on your Workday PI Dashboard)
What is the purpose of a grant closeout process?
To finalize all reporting and ensure compliance
What is an AOR?
Authorized Organizational Representative
What is cost-share, non-federal match, in-kind?
When the institution or another entity contributes funds or resources to support the research project.
What is effort reporting?
The process of documenting the amount of time researchers spend on a project.
What needs to be requested when you are at the end of your project and you still have research to conduct?
NCE (No Cost Extension)
What is found on the Budget Position Report?
The funded budget, actual expenses, obligations, and award balance.
What is the purpose of a funding opportunity announcement (FOA)?
To inform researchers about available funding opportunities and provide details on how to apply.
What is the maximum amount of a subaward that gets charged for indirect costs?
$25,000
What is the purpose of the Conflict of Interest policy?
To ensure that researchers disclose any potential
conflicts that could affect the integrity of the research.
What budget categories must have prior approval before they can be transferred to/from another category for spending?
Equipment/Participant Support Costs/New Subawards
What does the Office of Research require when you have a subawardee?
Letter of commitment or Subrecipient commitment form, budget, budget justification and statement of work.
What costs are considered indirect costs in sponsored research?
Expenses that support the research environment but cannot be directly attributed to a specific project.(utilities, purchasing department, Office of Research, etc.)
What is the minimum PI effort required on a proposal.
1%
What training does NSF require of any person working on a NSF funded project?
Responsible Conduct of Research Training/CITI Training
What type of project will give you the unused portion of your budget at the end if is not completely spent?
Fixed priced agreements.