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Prepare a Proposal<\/h2>\n

Proposal Development<\/h3>\n

Can faculty use their regular CVs for their biosketches?<\/h4>
No as most sponsors have their own templates and specific requirements. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Where should the scope of work be included?<\/h4>
In most cases the SOW is an internal document we file for use at the time of award when the subcontracts are issued. They are usually not included in proposals unless required by the sponsor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Budget justification vs budget narrative? Are these always the same thing or sometimes different- if they are different are both always required, or sometimes only one?<\/h4>
To us they are the same, the sponsors may use different terminology, but this is the document that describes or justifies that budget requested.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Are there budget templates?<\/h4>
Yes, you can use the current federal & non-federal budget templates<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cost Share<\/h3>\n

NIH Shared Instrumentation Grants (SIG) do not call the institutionally required support cost share, does this fall under the cost share policy?<\/h4>

\nAlthough the solicitation of NIH Shared Instrumentation Grants (SIG) does not use the specific words \u201cCost Share,\u201d this is still considered cost share and does fall under the cost share policy.
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Does \u201cover-the-cap\u201d salary go through approval process?<\/h4>

\nNo. Update UG does not consider this cost share. This is captured in SP’s Effort Reporting Policy<\/a>.
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What is \u201cIn Kind\u201d cost share and how is it handled?<\/h4>

\nIn Kind cost share is when there is no financial accountability for support. This is most often equipment or space use, but not always. In Kind does not require approval but should still be noted in pre-award stage in order to confirm status.
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What is the difference between CRC and BUMC workflow?<\/h4>

\nCRC Cost Share is coordinated through the Office of the Vice President and Associate Provost for Research. Approval is less about regulation and more about appropriate funding mechanisms and accounting procedures. BUMC Cost Shares are handled on a school\/college level.
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Why is there a percentage field on the Cost Share Form?<\/h4>

\nOccasionally, if the budget is subject to change or not finalized, cost sharing may be quoted as a percentage of the award. Either the dollar amount or the percentage field can be used.
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Subawards<\/h3>\n

What's the status of my outgoing subaward?<\/h4>
Use this tracker<\/a> to view the status of your outgoing subaward.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Why does it take so long for a subaward to be issued?<\/h4>
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