University of Arkansas

Investigator's Toolbox

Direct access to frequently required information: internal forms (pre- and postaward and compliance); external funding opportunities and searchable funding databases; indirect cost rate agreement; benefits rates, assurance numbers and expiration dates, etc.

Proposal Preparation/Preaward

Direct access to agency electronic portals for proposal submission, preaward forms (e.g., proposal routing, conflict of interest, justification for direct costing of secretarial/clerical/administrative staff ), sample documents, and funding sources. Email directly to preaward staff.

Post Award

Direct access to internal forms — advance cost center; cost center continuation; equipment transfer; OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, and A-133; sponsor postaward policies and procedures; fellowships and stipends.

Policies & Procedures

Internal and external policies and procedures for conducting sponsored activities.

Research Compliance

• Biological Safety
• Export Control
• Humans as Subjects in Research
• Live, Vertebrate Animals as Research Subjects
• Radiation Safety
• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Chemical and Hazardous Materials Safety

Research Services

RSSP Service Facilities - Glassblowing and Machine Shops, Central Laboratory Animal Facility.

Administrative Resources

Institutional Monthly Reports, Regulations and Regulatory Bodies, OMB forms, Federal Register, US Government Printing Office and other useful administrative resources.