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This sample document from Mentor-Connect provides a policy for conducting research involving human subjects at an academic institution, highlighting the importance of complying with federal regulations and safeguarding participants' rights and privacy. It outlines the process for principal...
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This four-page PDF outlines the expectations of Mentor-Connect program participants. Additionally, tips for a successful mentorship relationship, such as maintaining good communication and balancing levels of involvement, are included. Lastly, a chart illustrates the roles and responsibilities of...
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This guide from Mentor-Connect covers the fundamental differences between policies and procedures within an organization, highlighting their unique roles and how they work together to support operations. Topics include: definitions, attributes, scope, flexibility, approval processes, compliance...
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This one-paragraph document outlines a sample college's policy on the use of human subjects in research, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, protection of individual rights and privacy, and support for academic research integrity. This sample can be used when developing your own college's...
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Many ATE grantees choose to include the NSF logo on their publications and website. This resource provides specific guidelines and standards set in place by NSF for the use of their logo. This page also includes a link to the NSF brand portal, where you can find the official NSF logo files, brand...
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This webpage provides guidelines for prospective grantees on how to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF). It outlines the necessary documents and steps for organizations to establish a formal indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with NSF, ensuring compliance...
This link is to the U.S. Government's Title code of regulations for grants and agreements, also known as Title 2 - Grants and Agreements. It contains uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.
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This one-page document helps to clarify the differences in requirements by the NSF and the ATE program for reporting on prior support. The PAPPG and the ATE Solicitation both address Results of Prior Support. Where the ATE Solicitation differs from the PAPPG, ATE Solicitation instructions should be...
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The merit review process is described in detail in Part I of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) which provides guidance for the preparation and submission of proposals to NSF. The goal of this Merit Review website is to help you better understand the NSF merit review...