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Here are some definitions and explanations of abbreviations and acronyms.  We hope you find this helpful.  If there is a term that you are not familiar with and that is not included here, please contact the IT Coordinator.

See also a key to sponsor acronyms (such as NEA, NEH, NIH, NSF, SBA, TCNCS, etc.)

In addition, here is a link to a very comprehensive glossary from Florida State University:
 http://www.research.fsu.edu/contractsgrants/glossary.html

F&A Facilities and Administrative Costs, aka Indirect Costs; see IDC
ICD Informed Consent Document
Not to be confused with IDC, this document is related to IRB submissions
IDC Indirect Costs, aka F&A
for a complete definition and an explanation of how IDCs are divided within the institution, please see the related questions on the FAQ page.
IRB Institutional Review Board; see the IRB website
ORSPA Number The number that is assigned to a proposal by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) upon receipt of a signed internal routing form
RDC Research Development Committee; see the RDC website

Don't see the term you're looking for here?  Notify the ORSPA IT Coordinator.

 


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