Can the RFA be used for purchasing major pieces of equipment or renovating existing facilities or building new facilities?
ANSWER. The term “infrastructure,” as used in this RFA, does not refer to major pieces of equipment or renovation of existing facilities or building of new facilities. Therefore, these items are not covered in the RFA. Given the fact that the $1 million direct costs per year must be used to cover the costs of the center, research projects, and consortium arrangements (including their indirect costs), all expenses should be reviewed carefully. Our suggestion is that you consider using in-kind support, sharing equipment or existing core services from collaborators and partners.
ANSWER. The term “infrastructure,” as used in this RFA, does not refer to major pieces of equipment or renovation of existing facilities or building of new facilities. Therefore, these items are not covered in the RFA. Given the fact that the $1 million direct costs per year must be used to cover the costs of the center, research projects, and consortium arrangements, all expenses should be reviewed carefully. Our suggestion is that you consider using in-kind support, sharing equipment or existing core services from collaborators and partners. Back to RFA-HD-06-017 Peer Review FAQ 27.
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