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Proposals are submitted to CIFAR for one of the following reasons:
  1. A funding source has been identified within NOAA
  2. In response to a CIFAR Announcement of Opportunity
Investigator Responsibilities
When submitting a proposal to CIFAR, the principal investigator is responsible for putting together a complete proposal package. This proposal package must include the following:
  • Cover sheet with signatures from the Principal Investigator, Director, Institution's Authorized Representative, and any other signature required by your school.
  • Required application forms for Non-Construction Awards (see "Required Forms" link at left).
  • DUNS number - UAF's DUNS number is 615245164. Each organization will have its own DUNS number. Please contact your organization's office of sponsored programs or grants office for this information.
  • Banner proposal number (UAF investigators only).
  • Copy of negotiated Facilities & Administrative (F&A) rate agreement.
  • Detailed budget breakdown (see "Budget Guidelines").
  • Copy of staff benefit rate information.
  • If applicable, subaward's detailed budget, negotiated F&A rate agreement, and staff benefit rate information.
Routing and Timeline
CIFAR will review the proposal package, requesting additional information from the PI as needed. The completed proposal package and funding request will be express mailed to CIFAR's Program Officer at our host lab, Pacific Marine Environment Laboratory (PMEL). Once PMEL forwards the proposal package, along with a requisition, to Mountain Administration Support Center (MASC), it will take up to 45 days for an award. During this time, the PI may request 90-day pre-award spending authority. Please contact Susan Sugai for approval.
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Last updated: August 24, 2009