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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.
ETSU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Ada Earnest House · P.O. Box 70565 · Johnson City, TN 37614
ph: (423)439-6000 · fax: (423)439-6050
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