Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to submit the proposal via the Sponsored Program / Grants Office?
- For Fresno State: No. However, you are required to contact your school/college grants administrator to discuss and finalize the budget before submitting the proposal.
- For UCM: No, it is not necessary unless assistance is requested for budget preparation.
- Do indirect costs need to be included (i.e., F&A recovery)?
- No. The nature of these funds do not allow the institutions to recover indirect costs. In other words, budgets should reflect a 0% indirect cost rate.
- Can the industry receive the money? (For example, if they're partners with an F3 entity)
- No. These funds are to be used at the respective academic institutions (Fresno State, UC ANR, and/or UC Merced). If a compelling case can be made for special circumstances, such as fabrication or licensing by a third-party, it will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- I've already received an award for a related research project. Can I apply to augment this with matching funds?
- Yes. There are “top off” funds up to $15k there are explicitly intended for circumstances such as these. “Seed” funds are intended for new, upstream activities that emerge from the collaboration.
- How can I use these funds for my graduate or undergraduate students?
- Funds intended for students can be used for flat rate stipends, hourly wages and benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and other normative costs.
- How many proposals can I submit? Can I be a PI on all?
- A PI can be lead on only one proposal, and serve as a Co-PI on one additional proposal.
- How do I show evidence of inclusive innovation?
- We recommend adopting the “Principles of Inclusive Innovation” where appropriate, and engaging with a community stakeholder that can provide direction in this requirement.
- Can I edit or update my application once it's submitted?
- No.
- My proposal includes existing IP that requires disclosure and/or NDAs with partners. What steps should I take?
- Please follow your institution’s guidelines on this.
- Will the proposed activities require IP disclosure and/or NDAs with partners?
- It is up to the collaborators to decide. Please follow your institution’s guidelines on such disclosure.
- What happens to new IP created as a result of the project activities? Who owns the IP?
- This needs to be negotiated between the collaborators.