Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects
2113) to enter into grant agreements on a sole-source basis with the Henry M.
Jackson Foundation to carry out cooperative enterprises in medical research, medical consultation and medical education.
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and humanitarian causes.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
USU"s mission is to conduct medical research and to educate and prepare outstanding scientists and health care practitioners for careers in service to our nation and partners with USU to provide world-class research and education.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Used for medical research and education grants.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Available to USU Scientists/Researchers.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program.
Award Procedures
- PI directs funding info to USU Finance (FMG) who will initiate the USU award process
- FMG records & prepares funding acceptance documents and forwards to Sponsored Prog.
- USU Grants Office (GRT) reviews document and returns to FMG to complete acceptance
- GRT issues a notice letter to inform PI and awardee that funds have arrived
- Awardee sends official request for funds to GRT who prepares draft award for USU review
- GRT coordinates the internal review process (scientific, legal, and program analysis) of awardee"s official application. GRT obligates funds and sends fully executed award to awardee and PI.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
10 U.S.C. 2113 (J) (1) (A), Public Law 92-426.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
From 60 to 90 days.
Renewals
From 60 to 90 days.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
30 - 90 days. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: OST reimbursement & advance payment.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports.
No cash reports are required.
Annual Progress Reports.
Expenditure reports.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Annual Progress Reports on anniversary date of award.
Financial Information
Account Identification
97-1013-0-1-885 - Appropriation Code.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 12 $113,888,300; FY 13 est $21,148,584; and FY 14 Estimate Not Available - Estimates are the total amount of awarded dollars.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range: $50K - $80M
Average: $1.5M.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Ken Bell 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Email: kbell@usuhs.mil Phone: 301-295-3861 Fax: 301-295-9536
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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