CRA Project Development and Proposal Preparation 3

Question 1

A research administrator is preparing a proposal that includes equipment costing $6,000. Under 2 CFR Part 200, this item is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Supplies, expensed in the year of purchase

Answer

Under 2 CFR Part 200, equipment is defined as tangible personal property with a per-unit cost of $5,000 or more; items below this threshold are classified as supplies.

Question 2

Which document establishes the basis for negotiating a federally negotiated indirect cost rate with a cognizant federal agency?

Accepted Answer

Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost proposal

Answer

An F&A cost proposal documents the institution's actual costs for space, utilities, administration, and other overhead, forming the basis for rate negotiation.

Question 3

A PI wants to change a co-investigator to a new researcher mid-project. Under most federal awards, this requires:

Accepted Answer

Prior approval from the sponsor

Answer

Changes to key personnel are a prior-approval requirement under 2 CFR Part 200.308, requiring sponsor authorization before the change is made.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a concept paper or white paper submitted to a federal agency before a formal solicitation is issued?

Accepted Answer

To gauge agency interest and feedback before investing in a full proposal

Answer

Concept papers allow applicants to receive informal feedback on alignment with agency priorities before committing resources to a full proposal.

Question 5

Which type of program announcement indicates that NIH will accept applications at any time during a specified period with no fixed deadline?

Accepted Answer

Program Announcement (PA)

Answer

Program Announcements (PAs) describe standing NIH interests with standard submission dates, while RFAs have a single receipt date and set-aside funds.

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CRA Project Development and Proposal Preparation 3