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Unit Spotlight: Analytical Resources Core
I wanted to introduce you to the Analytical Resources Core (ARC) at CSU—our university’s shared-use analytical instrumentation facility, designed to advance and accelerate research across
Facilities and Administrative Rates on Sponsored Projects
Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs are costs that are incurred for common or joint objectives that cannot readily be identified with a specific sponsored project.
NSF Conference Grants
NSF Conference Grants support conferences, workshops, and related training activities in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. In accordance with the NSF Proposal
Participant Support vs Incentive Costs
Participant Support Participant support costs are direct costs for items such as stipends, subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf
Throwback: Show Me the Money: Payment Types, Terms, and Conditions
When working on grants and contracts, when we are paid, how we are paid, and what payments are based on are key considerations. At times,
Decoding the ABCs of Non-Financial Research Agreements: DUAs, NDAs, and MTAs Explained
Non-financial Research Agreements are legally binding instruments that govern interactions between parties without involving monetary transactions or financial terms. These agreements define the rights of
Enhancing Research Integrity: The Growing Role of ORCID in Federal Grant Processes
Maintaining a strong and distinct professional identity is more important than ever in the evolving academic and scientific research landscape. For researchers, particularly those engaged
Throwback Blog: Prior Approvals and Expanded Authorities
Prior Approvals All award activities and expenditures require prior agency approval. Prior approval may be granted in the Notice of Award (NOA) when a proposal
RPPR Responsibility, Submissions, Tips & Tricks, and Consequences
Part 1: RPPR Responsibility The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and stakeholders in the colleges have developed the Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for each step of the Award
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