| Q: |
What
is the Government definition of Equipment?
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| A: |
The
tangible nonexpendable personal property charged
directly to an award having a useful life of more
than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000
or more per unit. |
|
| Q:
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What
is the University's Facilities and Administrative
costs rate (formerly referred to as 'Indirect Cost')?
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| A: |
Howard
University's F&A costs rate
is 48% for project conducted on campus and 26% for
projects conducted off-campus.
The cognizant negotiation agency is the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
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|
| Q:
|
How
much can a faculty person charge for salary on a
government grant or contract? |
| A: |
The
U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-21
states: ".Charges for work performed on sponsored
agreements by faculty members during the academic
year will be based on the individual faculty member's
regular compensation for the continuous period.at
the base salary rate.
In no event will charges to sponsored agreements,
irrespective of the basis of computation, exceed
the proportionate share of the base salary for that
period." |
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| Q: |
Who
is authorized to sign grants and other agreements
for the University? |
| A: |
For
grants:
Manager, Research Administration
For contracts:
Sr. VP and CFO/Treasurer or designee |
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| Q: |
Who
is responsible for pre-award administration?
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| A: |
Administration:
Office of Sponsored Programs – Research Administration
(Research Administrators)Financial: Restricted Funds
Accounting (Accountants) |
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| Q:
|
Who
is responsible for post-award administration?
|
| A: |
Administration:
Office of Sponsored Programs – Research
Administration (Research Administrators)
Financial: Controller's Office and Restricted
Fund Accounting (Accountants) |
