General Frequently Asked Questions

The OVPR is trying to assemble a collection of frequently asked questions and answers dealing with research. Please send suggestions to Adnan Rangwala .

(The links to answers to some of the FAQ's may be at sites restricted to computers with SUNY IP addresses.)

• Is the American Express Business Travel Account (BTA) program available for RF    travel?
• Can I get a Cash Advance from sponsored project funds?
• Can SUNY faculty engage in Classified Research?
• What is the origin of the campus Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirement for    sponsored projects?
• What is Cost Sharing?
• How is Departmental Credit for sponsored research expenditures determined?
• Does the OVPR provide Duplication Services for Proposals?
• How are F&A (Indirect) Cost Rates determined?
• What happens to the F&A (Indirect) Costs that are collected from sponsored    projects?
• How do I get an F&A (Indirect) Cost Waiver?
• Why can't I use a Foreign Airline Carrier with federal grant funds?
• How are Fringe Benefit Rates determined?
• What's the difference between a Grant and a Contract?
• What is an IFR Transaction?
• Can research Equipment be Insured?
• Does the campus have a program that provides Matching Funds?
• How is Scholarly Misconduct administered?
• Why do some Federal regulations apply to Non-federally Funded Projects?
• Who can be a Principal Investigator on a Sponsored Project?
• What is the relationship between the Research Foundation and SUNY?
• What determines whether the Research Foundation or Stony Brook Foundation    administers a sponsored project?
• How are Royalties Distributed on the campus?
• How do I get a Travel Advance?