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| Subrecipient | Vendor | Consultant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Involvement | Independently performs a portion of the overall research strategy. Completes work as proposed and analyzes results. Statement of Work to be performed or list of objectives to be completed is required at time of proposal submission. Lead of subaward is usually involved in programmatic decisions. | Performs services only, such as lab testing, surveys, reporting, etc. which are part of regular business operations for the entity. No analysis or discretionary judgement is typically provided. The work being done is a regular business operation and available to many different customers | May perform work, analyze results, evaluate project accomplishments, or provide advice. |
| F&A | F&A costs apply only to the first $25,000 of the subaward, regardless of the time it takes to reach that figure. |
F&A Costs apply to the entire amount proposed. | F&A applies to the entire amount included on the consultant line of the budget. Be prepared to justify an estimated number of days and daily pay/expenses. Pay cannot exceed normal market expectations. |
| PI / CO-I | Investigator is identified. | Person conducting the work is not necessarily identified. | Person may or may not be identified. Must be an individual. If it is a firm, it is not processed as an SCA. |
| Tech Transfer | Potential exists for patentable or copyrightable technology to be created through the project and the entity has the right to protect that technology. | No potential for patentable or copyrightable technology to be created through work done on project. | Slight potential for patentable or copyrightable material, depending on involvement in the project. May need to consult with UCTech |
| Compliance | Subject to the Federal compliance regulations (e.g. human subjects, animal use, etc.) | Not subject to the Federal compliance regulations. | May be subject to the Federal compliance regulations |
| Publications | Publication of results is expected. Investigator to author or co‐author. | None | Minimal to none |
| Cost Sharing | May provide cost sharing or matching funds | No cost sharing or matching funds involved. | Could provide cost sharing, but not typically |
| Institutional Paperwork | Signed Sub-recipient Commitment Form, Statement of Work, budget, and budget justification are required. Other information may be needed based on the requirements of the funding program. | None needed unless requested by sponsor. If a quote is provided at time of proposal, include within AURA. | If person is identified, we recommend including a letter or email stating what work will be done and funds expected to be received. SCA will be required at time of award. |