Research Administration Glossary.docx

1、Research Administration GlossaryResearch Administration Glossary AA-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that establishes the principles for determining the costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other governme

2、nt agreements (also known as Sponsored Projects) with educational institutions.A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that establishes the principles for determining the costs applicable to grant

3、s, contracts, and other government agreements (also known as Sponsored Projects) with state, local, and Indian tribal Governments. Frequently state agencies will flow-down A-87 cost principles in subawards; VCU must always insist instead on A-21 cost principles.A-110 Uniform Administrative Requireme

4、nts for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that establishes the administrative requirements for federal grants and cooperative agreements. Each agen

5、cy implements A-110 in its own regulations; agency specific deviations require OMB approval but do exist, so depend on the agency regulations for details.A-122 Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that establishes the

6、 principles for determining the costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other government agreements (also known as Sponsored Programs) with non-profit organizations.A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, a circular published by the federal Office of Management an

7、d Budget (OMB) that establishes the requirements that ensure consistency and uniformity in audits of federal funds, by concentrating on systems for financial control and regulatory compliance.AAALAC American Association for the Accreditation of Lab Animal CareAHA American Heart Association AID Agenc

8、y for International DevelopmentAFOSR Air Force Office of Scientific Research (DOD) Agreement Generic name for grant, contract or other agreement which is enforcable at law, and which must be executed by an authorized official.Allocable Costs Those allowable costs that actually benefit the specific g

9、rant or contract to which they are being charged. Allowable Costs Those categories of costs that can be charged to a grant, such as salaries and equipment. Certain types of costs, such as the cost of alcoholic beverages are not allowable and may not be charged to a contract or grant. To be allowable

10、, the cost must be reasonable, allocable, consistently treated, and conforming to any limitations or exclusions of the agreement (see Special Terms and Conditions).AMA American Medical AssociationAPA Auditor of Public Accounts, the state auditor that audits annually, to A-133 standards.ASPR Armed Se

11、rvices Procurement RegulationsAssistance Under federal law, the process that leads to a grant or cooperative agreement, as opposed to procurement. The purpose is to assist the grantee with what it would do anyway, if it had the resources.Audit A formal examination of an organizations or individuals

12、accounts or financial situation. An audit may also include examination of compliance with applicable terms, laws, and regulations. Authorized Official The individual(s) formally authorized to bind the institution to grants, contracts and other agreements; the official signer for the institution.AUTM

13、 Association of University Technology ManagersAward Funds that have been obligated by a funding agency for a particular project, or the document memorializing this transaction.BBequests A type of donation or gift. Bequests and gifts are awards given with few or no conditions specified. Gifts may be

14、provided to establish an endowment or to provide direct support for existing programs. Frequently, gifts are used to support developing programs for which other funding is not available. The unique flexibility, or lack of restrictions, makes gifts attractive sources of support. Broad Agency Announce

15、ment (BAA) An announcement of a federal agencys general research interests that invites proposals and specifies the general terms and conditions under which an award may be made. A Broad Agency Announcement is not considered a formal solicitation under FAR.Budget The detailed statement outlining est

16、imated project costs to support work under a grant or contract.(See also rebudget.) Budget Period The interval of time-usually twelve months-into which the project period is divided for budgetary and funding purposes.Budget Adjustment The act of amending the budget by moving funds from one category

17、or line item to another.CCancellation, Termination, Stop Work Order A contractual clause (usually Termination Clause) that says a party can terminate or cancel an agreement or contract with a set number of days of written notification. A minimum of thirty (30) days written notification to allow the

18、University to reassign faculty, staff, and students working on the project. A Stop Work Order can require ceasing work without necessarily terminating the project. CAS Cost Accounting Standards Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Publication and database produced by the General Services Ad

19、ministration that lists the domestic assistance programs for all federal agencies and gives information about a programs authorization, fiscal details accomplishments, regulations, guidelines, eligibility requirements, information contacts, and application and award process. CFDA does not list assis

20、tance that benefits foreign entities, and does not list procurement opportunities.CBD Commerce Business DailyCDC Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCertification A statement signed by an authorized representative of the university indicating that the university will adhere to certain conditio

21、ns and will or will not undertake certain actions. Several certifications are required before receiving federal funds. CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic AssistanceCFR Code of Federal RegulationsChallenge Grant A grant that provides monies in response to monies from other sources, usually according to

22、 a formula. A challenge grant may, for example, offer two dollars for every one that is obtained from a fund drive. The grant usually has a fixed upper limit, and may have a challenge minimum below which no grant will be made. This form of grant is fairly common in the arts, humanities, and some oth

23、er fields, but is less common in the sciences. A challenge grant differs from a matching grant in at least one important respect: The amount of money that the recipient organization realizes from a challenge grant may vary widely, depending upon how successful that organization is in meeting the cha

24、llenge. Matching grants usually award a clearly defined amount and require that a specified sum be obtained before any award is made.Change Order A written order signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make changes in the processes, goods and services under a contract. The con

25、tract will have a changes clause that specifies the authority of the contracting officer to order such changes without the consent of the contractor.Clinical Trial A clinical trial is a study designed to assess in humans the safety, efficacy, benefits, adverse reactions, and/or other outcomes of dru

26、gs, devices, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, medical evaluations, monitoring, or preventive measures. Preclinical laboratory studies or studies in animals are not included under the term clinical trial.Close Out The act of completing all internal procedures and sponsor requirements to terminate

27、 or complete a research project.Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) A compilation of all final regulations issued by federal agencies and published annually by the National Archives and Records Administration. The CFR is divided into numbered Titles, primarily by federal agency.Cognizant Agency The si

28、ngle federal agency responsible for negotiating a universitys F&A rate and resolving audit questions. COGR Council on Governmental Relations, an association of research universities whose primary function is to help develop policies and practices that fairly reflect the mutual interest and separate

29、obligations of federal agencies and universities in federal research and training.COLA Cost of Living Allowance which may be granted to employees based away from their home location, to provide for a higher cost of living than at the home location.Compliance Adherence to the requirements imposed, of

30、ten by federal regulation, and the responsibilities institutions assume in their receipt. The institution signs certifications or representations regarding compliance for most proposals or awards. It is important that the institution have systems in place to ensure compliance and maintain adequate r

31、ecords to demonstrate compliance.Commerce Business Daily (CBD) Daily (business days) federal government publication of U. S. government procurement invitations, contract awards, subcontracting leads, sales of surplus property, and foreign business opportunities.Competing Proposals Proposals that are

32、 submitted for the first time or unfunded proposals that are resubmitted; either must compete for research funds. Ongoing projects must compete again if the term of the original award has expired. Confidentiality Agreement An agreement between too parties whereby they agree to maintain confidential information received from the other party. Such information should be clearly identified as proprietary and/or confidential, and wants a time limit specified for maintaining confidentiality. In reviewing a confidentiality agreement, the universitys right to publish must b