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SPS Primer

Ken Packman

Michael Lenetsky

Form 10- General Introduction

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What is the Form 10?

Internal Approval Form Evidences existence of Sponsored ProgramBasic document that allows Sponsored Programs to

establish file.Used to protect interests of University, College,

Center, Department and Investigator.Provides necessary authorization for submission of

proposals

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Why Is This Form Important?

Provides necessary certifications- Required by the Sponsor and University

- Protects the University- Protects the PIs and departments

Data collection

Provides mechanism by which all interested University offices are made aware of sponsored projects related activities

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When Is The Form 10 Used?

New ProjectChange in PIChange in Budget w/ Cost SharingAction for Supplemental FundingNon-Disclosure AgreementChanges in SOWChanges in compliance

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When Is The Form 10 Not Needed?

No Cost Extensions (NCE)Budget Revision when no cost sharingRe-Budgets with no cost sharing

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SPS PrimerHow To Use the Form 10

• Instructions provide step-by-step details on completing form

• SPS Workshop offered in past – may be revised

• This session focuses on second page of the Form 10– Goal to explain role and use of Form 10 in departments

across the University

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SPS PrimerWhat Is Asked For On The Form 10?

• First page focuses on general information about the Sponsor:– Submission Deadlines

– Name and Address of Sponsor

– Shipping Information

– PI Information

– Budget Information

– Project Information

– F & A Rate Information

– Cost Sharing Information

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SPS PrimerWhat Is Asked For On The Form 10?

• Page 2 requests information related to Compliance Issues.– Certifications and Representations

– Alerts to Offices on Campus

– Provides mechanisms for various reports conducted by research related offices.

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SPS PrimerWho Should Complete the Form 10?

• Varies from Department to Department

• Typically takes input from several people

• Important that all information is accurate

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SPS PrimerWhat Signatures Should Be On The

Form 10?

• PI and all Co-PIs

• Department Chair

• Center Director

• Dean/Director of Research

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SPS PrimerWhy Are Signatures Important?

• Verify that Proposal is true and accurate

• Confirm that appropriate proprietary rights are protected

• Approval of Chair, Directors and Deans signifies:– Commitment of Resources

– Waiver of F & A

– Adherence to CU policies

– Cost Sharing

– Project consistent with Department/College priorities

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SPS PrimerPurpose of Week 2

• Provide understanding of the purpose of Form 10 by offering broad definition of document and its use.– Explain why Form 10 is important through

• Introduction of people and Departments who rely on information gathered by the Form 10

• Provide context to the document in relationship to University Community

• Important to understand this broad focus

• Most interactive and involved day of Primer

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SPS PrimerWEBSITES

Sponsored Program Services: http://www.osp.cornell.edu/

Electronic Form 10 - http://www.osp.cornell.edu/forms.html

Environmental Health and Safety: http://www.ehs.cornell.edu/

CRAR/IACUC: http://web.vet.cornell.edu/CRAR/

Human Subjects: http://www.osp.cornell.edu/UCHS.html

rDNA: http://www.osp.cornell.edu/RDNA.html

Overseas Activities: http://www.osp.cornell.edu/Publications/intl_safety

Conflict of Interest: http://www.crf.cornell.edu/Policies/Conflicts.html

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Questions

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