1. How do I know which indirect cost rate (F&A) to use for my research proposal?

Indirect cost rates for proposals can be found on the Sponsored Projects Proposal Information Quick Reference.

2. What do I do if my sponsor won’t pay the indirect cost rates (F&A rate) set by the university?

The University has negotiated indirect cost rates with several non-federal agencies. These rates can be found on the Sponsored Projects website. If your sponsor and requested indirect cost rate are not on the waiver list, you must provide documentation with your proposal routing sheet that shows the indirect cost rate stipulated by the sponsor. Please see the Indirect Cost Waiver Memo from Dean Joiner for the College of Medicine policy on granting waivers.

3. How do I find out about College of Medicine Space Guidelines?

The space guidelines can be found here.

4. Where do I submit an MTA (material transfer agreement)?

Contact the Office of Research Contracts and Analysis for all in coming MTAs.
Contact the Office of Technology Transfer for out going MTA’s .

5. How do I request funding for a piece of equipment?

College of Medicine equipment funding requests are reviewed by the Bioinstrumentation and Core Support Services Committee. Guidelines and forms can be found here.

6. How do I get a letter of Institutional Support from the College of Medicine for my grant?

The College of Medicine requires that all requests for institutional support letters go through the Research Office. An investigator fills out the Institutional Support Letter Fillable Form located on the Research Office website. The information provided is used to draft a letter specific to the investigator’s proposal. The letter will be sent to the Dean’s Office for approval and signature.