Classification of Sponsored Projects
Sponsored projects are classified into different categories of University functions which affect the calculation of RFSUNY/SBU’s Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Rate (link).
Classification Type |
Definition |
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Organized Research |
Per OMB Circular A-21, means all research and development activities of an institution that are separately budgeted and accounted for. It includes:
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Sponsored Instruction |
Defined as teaching and training activities at SBU established by grant, contract or cooperative agreement from federal or non-federal sponsors. Sponsored Instruction includes agreements which support curriculum development as well as all types of teaching/training activities, whether offered for credit toward a degree or certificate, on a non-credit basis, or through regular academic departments or by separate divisions, summer school or external division. Sponsored Instruction includes:
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Other Sponsored Activities |
Defined as programs and projects financed by sponsors for which the activity is other than Instruction and Organized Research. OSA may include:
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Clinical Trials |
Defined as a controlled, clinical testing in human subjects of investigational new drugs, devices, treatments, or diagnostics, or comparisons of approved drugs, devices, treatments, or diagnostics, to assess their safety, efficacy, benefits, costs, adverse reactions, and/or outcomes. Such studies may be conducted under an industry-developed protocol or an investigator-developed protocol. Visit Clinical Trials for more information. |