In addition to the proposal description and budget, federal funding agencies often require supplemental documentation and certifications when applying for funding. In many cases, the requirement and protocol for compliance is idiosyncratic to the funder. This is a list of RCR-related compliance requirements for USDA-NIFA, including a brief description of the requirement plus the process and timeline for compliance.
Pre-Submission RCR Requirements
These tasks must complete before WVU can submit the proposal to USDA-NIF. Some of these products will be submitted with the proposal, others will be internal documents or records that remain on file at WVU per USDA-NIFA requirements.
- Conflict of Interest disclosure and training.
This is a requirement for all PIs and Senior Personnel. For more information and resources see WVU's Conflict of Interest Office.
Post-Submission/Award Initiation RCR Requirements
These tasks must complete before NSF will transfer the funds to WVU, or, in some cases, after USDA-NIFA has transferred the funds to WVU but before WVU will release the funds to the PI. Some of these products will be submitted to USDA-NIFA, others will be internal documents or records that remain on file at WVU per USDA-NIFA requirements.
- RCR training plan.
For more information and resources see our RCR Training Requirements page.