Project Management & Funding Flashcards
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An NIH R01 application is due in February. What is the earliest a revised (A1) resubmission can be submitted if the original was reviewed in the June council round?
Answer: February of the following year
NIH policy requires that resubmissions (A1) not be submitted until after the summary statement from the original submission is received and the resubmission cycle aligns with the next appropriate due date.
A PI's project involves human subjects but qualifies for exempt status. Who makes the final determination of exempt status under the Common Rule?
Answer: The IRB or designated institutional official, not the PI
Under 45 CFR 46, investigators cannot self-certify exempt status; the IRB or a designated institutional official must make that determination.
A PI wants to add a new specific aim not included in the original funded proposal. This change would alter the project's scope. What is required?
Answer: Prior approval from the sponsor before implementing the change
Adding a new specific aim that alters the approved project scope requires prior approval from the sponsor, as it represents a significant change to the funded project.
Which type of NIH grant mechanism is specifically designed to support career development for early-stage investigators transitioning to research independence?
Answer: K99/R00 — Pathway to Independence Award
The K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award is designed to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent research faculty positions.
When calculating effort for salary reimbursement on a federal grant, what does '1 person-month' represent?
Answer: One full-time equivalent month of an individual's total professional effort
One person-month equals 1/12 of an individual's total annual professional effort, representing approximately 8.33% of their yearly working time.
A PI discovers an error in a financial report already submitted to a federal sponsor. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Promptly notify the sponsored programs office and submit a corrected report
Errors in submitted financial reports must be corrected promptly by notifying the sponsored programs office and filing an amended report to maintain compliance.
Under the NIH salary cap, what limits the amount of direct salary that can be charged to an NIH grant for a senior/key investigator?
Answer: The Executive Level II pay scale set annually by Congress
NIH enforces an annual salary cap based on Executive Level II pay; investigators cannot charge NIH grants for salary above this statutory limit.