Proj Location (ex:Bldg-Rm-etc):
Enter the primary location where project activity will take place in the format Bldg-Rm-etc. Example: USB-510-A
F&A Rate % (ex: 53/53.5)
Enter as many Facilities & Administrative rates as will be applicable to a proposal separated by a forward slash and without the "%" symbol. Example: 53/53.5
If you have any questions please contact sponsor@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail).
Foreign collaborations?
Answer this question ‘Yes’ if any portion of the project is to be completed with the assistance of collaborators in a foreign nation and use the lookup feature in the UAccess Research (UAR) proposal to select the country of each foreign collaborator.
Work abroad on a U.S. military base?
If a project involves work on a U.S. military base abroad, additional international travel insurance requirements may be required. For expert guidance, contact the UA Export Control Program well in advance of travel.
Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance is a federal requirement for international travel that is associated with the U.S. federal government. There are two primary triggers when DBA must be obtained:
Are companies or nonprofits involved in the project?
Answer this question ‘Yes’ if this proposal involves companies or non-profits as partners if they are not already listed as a sponsor or prime sponsor. This would be the case for proposals where a company or nonprofit is a subrecipient, consultant, advisor, etc. If the answer is ‘Yes’ then it is required in the UAccess Research (UAR) proposal to list the full name(s) of any company or non-profit organization that will be involved as a partner, separated by commas.
HSI required/encouraged or involves minority populations?
Answer this Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) question 'Yes' if the proposal falls into one of the three categories described below.
HSI Grant requests for proposal (RFPs) generally fall into three categories:
HSI Required: These funding opportunities are exclusive to HSIs and require proof that the university is an HSI. A digital copy of proof from the U.S. Department of Education can be provided upon request. Direct inquiries to Riley McIsaac, rmcisaac@arizona.edu.
Native or indigenous research and/or engagement?
There are specific requirements for NSF proposals that may impact the resources or interests of a federally recognized Tribal Nation. Detailed guidance and FAQs for the University of Arizona process for NSF proposals can be found here.
Recombinant DNA/microbial pathogens?
Answer this question ‘Yes’ if the proposal involves any of the terms below or involves any biohazardous and/or recombinant materials.
Bloodborne pathogens?
Answer this question ‘Yes' if the proposal involves handling any human derived products (tissue, saliva, organ, semen, vaginal secretions, feces, urine, blood, cells, etc.), or any other potential infectious materials (PIM) that could carry and transmit bloodborne pathogens.
Radiation?
Radiation (Radioactive Material, Sealed Source, Radiation Generating Machine)?
Answer this question “Yes” if this proposal involves the use of Radiation.
Your work will need to be approved by the UA Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) before you can start work. You can access the documents needed to submit to the committee at https://research.arizona.edu/radiation-safety-forms, “Application for (Radioactive Material/Radiation Machine/Sealed Sources) Approval.”