Site Index - Major Outline

1. Proposal Preparation
   1. How do I process a proposal through the university?
   2. Agency and Funding Opportunities
      1. Limited Submission Programs (one per institution)
   3. Proposal Writing Guidelines and Assistance
      1. NC State Identification Numbers -- Tax Id Number, CAGE Code, Animal Assurance, etc.
      2. Diversity at NC State and Global Diversity Impact
      3. Economic Impact Planning
      4. Internationalization at NC State and Globalization Planning
      5. High Performance Computing at NC State
      6. Undergraduate Research Impact Statement
      7. Intellectual Property and Materials Transfer Plan Boilerplate
      8. Map of Centennial Campus for Incorporation, where relevant, in Proposals
      9. Grant and Contract Proposal Writers for Hire
   4. Budgeting Guidelines and Assistance - Mechanics and Justification
   5. Safety and Regulatory Matters
      1. Hazardous Materials and Environmental Concerns
      2. Biohazard Definitions and Related Safety Approval
      3. Human Studies Approval (IRB)
      4. Animal Studies Approval (IACUC)
      5. Radiation Safety Approval
      6. Lab Safety Plan
      7. Disclose Conflicts of Interest
      8. Consulting (aka, EPAP and NOI)
      9. Export Controls
      10. Integrity in Science - Avoiding Misconduct
      11. Human Embryonic Stem Cells
      12. Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Standards
   6. Special Issues Regarding Interdisciplinary Proposals - In Development
   7. Reserved
   8. Reserved
   9. Proposal Submission
      1. Internal Deadline Dates / Lifecycle of your proposal
      2. Internal Approvals via PINS
      3. Electronic Systems Portal and Sponsor Submission Systems
         1. NSF Fastlane
         2. NIH Commons
         3. Grants.gov
         4. Request Access to Above Systems
   10. Options for Rejected Proposals - In Development
2. Post Award Information
   • Highlights
     • Web Financial Reports
     • Detailed Expenditure Guidelines/Rules
     • Direct versus Indirect Costs (F&A) - Certain CAS issues for Faculty
   1. Personnel Matters
      1. Defining SPA Positions (Lab Technician, Program Assistant, etc.)
      2. Creating SPA Positions and HR Requirements for Hiring
      3. Defining and Creating EPA Positions (Research Associate, Post-doc, Visiting)
      4. Hiring International Employees (H1-B, TN, O, B-1, B-2)
      5. Hiring International Undergraduate Students (J, F)
      6. Consideration for Foreign Graduate Students
         1. Note: Postdoc visa issues can fall in either the J/F or H1-B categories. Your initial contact for questions regarding Postdoc visa matters is Human Resources. International Employment contact information.
   2. Capital Equipment Guidelines (costing greater than $5,000 per item)
   3. Purchasing and supplies (including personal computers)
      1. General Guidelines
      2. Purchasing Office and Assistance
      3. Personal Computers
   4. Reserved
   5. Subcontract to another institution or company
   6. Reserved
   7. Safety and Regulatory Compliance Policies and Procedures
      1. Hazardous Materials Regulations
      2. Biohazard Regulations
      3. Human Studies Regulations (IRB)
      4. Animal Studies Regulations (IACUC)
      5. Radiation Safety Regulations
      6. Disposal
      7. Export Controls
      8. Scientific Misconduct and Science Management
      9. Training in Administrative and Compliance Matters
      10. Human Embryonic Stem Cells
      11. Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Standards
   8. Prior Approval Requests for Rebudgeting, No-Cost Extension, etc. - ePAR System
      1. PAR Justification Checklist
   9. Intellectual Property Disclosure and Management
      1. Inventions
         1. Patent, Royalty Sharing Policies and Procedures
         2. Invention Discloure Process
            1. Life of an Invention Flow Chart
         3. Disclosure Forms
      2. Copyright Policy and Process
      3. Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Standards
   10. Reporting Requirements and Deadlines
       1. Technical - In Development
       2. Financial - In Development a. Auditing and Closeout - In Development
       3. PI Responsibilities
       4. Data Management and Record Keeping
3. Other Information
   1. Ethics Guidelines and Training
   2. NC State Lab Management / Lab Notebooks Rules
   3. College Research Web Pages