Post-Submission Requests

Just-in-Time Post-submission Requests Just-in-Time (JIT) Information refers to information that is required by a sponsoring agency prior to issuing an award. The process of requiring applicants to send information only if any award is likely, reduces the administrative burden for applications that will not receive funding. JIT information is typically requested after the agency has […]

Completing a Sponsor’s Cover Page

Applicant Information Because awards are made to the University and not to individuals, when completing a sponsor’s cover page (for example, the Federal SF 424), the APPLICANT INFORMATION should be “Colorado State University.” Colorado State University is the legal entity to which the award is made and is the entity associated with the EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION […]

Making “Cents” of NIFA Total Federal Funds Awarded

For many USDA* NIFA* awards, indirect costs are limited by federal legislation. Because of this federal mandate, NIFA applicants must follow all indirect cost limitations listed in the NIFA Request for Applications (RFAs). The most common NIFA indirect cost limitation is a maximum indirect cost cap of 30% of Total Federal Funds Awarded (TFFA). NIFA […]

NIH Detailed and Modular Budget Justifications

A budget narrative (aka, budget justification) is a categorical description of proposed costs. The purpose is to explain why the proposed costs are necessary to accomplish the project objectives. A thorough justification will explain the necessity of the costs as well as the basis for the proposed costs. For example: Personnel Justification Nobody Owens, Ph.D., […]

Disclosures to Sponsors – Other Research Support

“Other Research Support” refers to information about research support that is currently active or pending review. This information may be due at the time a proposal is submitted or may be required before an award is made. Also, it may be referred to differently by different sponsors (e.g. NSF “Current and Pending Support” or NIH […]