Award Types

 

	1st Quarter (July-Sept 2011)	2nd Quarter (Oct-Dec 2011)	3rd Quarter (Jan-Mar 2012)
Basic Purpose	Provides assistance with few restrictions	Provides assistance with substantial involvement between parties	Procures tangible goods and services
Solicitation Method	Application kit or guidelines	Request for application	Request for Proposal or Quote
Award Instrument	Short, may refer to general conditions	Describes involement, party relationships	Long, detailed specs, FAR clauses
Scope of Work	Conceived by PI	Conceived by PI	Conceived by Sponsor
Sponsor Involvement	Generally none	Substantial involvement	Approves activities; expected results
Rebudgeting	Flexible	Usually flexible	Can be more restrictive
Equipment Title	Grantee	Varies	Varies
Performance Period	Specified in grant	Specified in agreement	Specified in contract
Patent Rights	Bayh-Dole	Often Bayh-Dole;BUT!!!	Provision in contract (s/b 52-227-11)
Publications	May ask to be informed	May ask to be informed	May require review or approval
Technical	Annual summary report	Frequent Reports	Detailed reports, often monthly