Documents
DOE - Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) Plans
Guidance from DOE on developing Inclusive and Equitable Research (PIER) Plans can be found here: https://science.osti.gov/grants/Applicant-and-Awardee-Resources/PIER-Plans.
Office of the Senior Vice President for Research strategic plan 2020-25
Last Updated: 6/23/2022
Instructions for collecting signatures on NIH Other Support forms
Effective January 25, 2022, all Key Personnel must electronically sign their respective Other Support form as a PDF prior to submission (NIH NOT-21-073). More information about this requirement can be found at NIH's Other Support FAQ.
Postdoc Travel Award Budget Template
Uploaded 1/7/2022 by tjm6648
Anesthetic and Analgesic Drugs for Rats
The information and drug dosages presented in this website are intended as a resource for Pennsylvania State University research investigators. No guarantee of drug efficacy or safety is made nor must information obtained from this site be substituted for professional veterinary advice.
Anesthetic and Analgesic Drugs for Mice
The information and drug dosages presented in this website are intended as a resource for Pennsylvania State University research investigators. No guarantee of drug efficacy or safety is made nor must information obtained from this site be substituted for professional veterinary advice.
Archive of Guidelines to Sustaining Safe, Research-Related Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Last Updated September 8, 2020.
DOE Policy on Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs
Memo dated 1/31/2019
Surgical & Post Op Procedure Record
This document may be modified to meet specific research needs.
Guidelines to Increasing On-Campus Research: Summer and Fall 2021
Last Updated May 20, 2021.
Uniform Guidance - Direct Costs – (200.413)
- Direct link to clause: 2 CFR 200.413
- Short training video (posted 12/14/2020)
Uniform Guidance - Cost Sharing or Matching (200.306)
- Direct link to clause: 2 CFR 200.306
- Short training video (posted 12/03/2020)
Research Center Proposal Guidelines and Proposal Template
Download Research Center Proposal Guidelines and Proposal Template.
Last Updated 12/2/2020.
Test
Last updated October 31, 2020.
Accessible version available upon request.
Connections- A publication of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs(OPA) is publishing a collection of articles about research and achievements of postdoctoral scholars, fellows and assistant research professors. Connections highlights the efforts of OPA to provide professional and career development opportunities to the early career researchers at University Park, PA.
OSVPR Official COVID-19 Guidelines
As circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, our focus remains on the health and well-being of our community. This page will serve as the main point of communication regarding COVID-19 for Penn State Research administration offices at University Park, researchers, and research labs.
PSA On Talent Plans Final 20200717
Last updated July 21, 2020.
Gradually Increasing On-Campus Research-Related Activities at Penn State
Please see the latest guidance on sustaining research operations, posted Sept. 8, here: https://www.research.psu.edu/COVID_sustaining_research
On May 19, 2020, the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research in consultation with the Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Medicine, provided guidance for the gradual and phased increase in on-campus research-related activities. The complete guidance is available in PDF format below.
Decision Tool - COVID-19
Last Updated May 8, 2020.
NATIONAL Science Foundation (NSF) Current & Pending Support Questionnaire for PSU Faculty
NSF Matrix summarizing disclosure requirements (January 2023)
NSF FAQ on Current and Pending Support (February 2023)
Office of Naval Research (ONR) COVID-19 FAQ for ONR Contractors
Last Updated April 10, 2020.
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ‐ Other Support Questionnaire for PSU Faculty
NIH Disclosure Matrix (6/8/2022)
Office of Naval Research (ONR) COVID-19 FAQ
Last Updated April 10, 2020.
Guidance to DOE Contracting Officers (Financial Assistance) - COVID-19
Last Updated April 1, 2020.
Flexibilities Available for Recipients of DOE Grants and Cooperative Agreements - COVID-19
Last Updated 3/19/20
USDA NIFA COVID-19 FAQ
Last Updated April 1, 2020.
USAID Flexibilities Available for Recipients of USAID Grants and Cooperative Agreements- COVID-19
Last Updated April 1, 2020.
Flexibilities Available for Recipients of NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreements - COVID-19
Last Updated April 1, 2020.
Flexibilities Available for Recipients of NSF Grants and Cooperative Agreements- COVID-19
Last Updated April 6, 2020.
EPA COVID-19 FAQ
Last updated April 1, 2020.
Department of Energy Travel Guidance -COVID-19
Last Updated March 25, 2020.
Further Guidance for NASA Contractor Community
Last Updated March 25, 2020.
AFRL/AFOSR No Cost Extension Requests
Last Updated: March 27, 2020
Office of Naval Research (ONR): Potential Impact to ONR Research Awards
Uploaded March 23, 2020.
Interim Guidance for Department of Health Grantees
Uploaded March 23, 2020.
PCCD Subrecipient Information regarding COVID-19
Uploaded March 23, 2020.
Letter from Provost Jones, March 20, 2020
This letter contains a link to Gov. Tom Wolf's March 19 order regarding the closure of PA businesses.
https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/all-non-life-sustaining-businesses-...
COVID-19 Impacts to Proposals, Grants and Contracts FAQ
Last updated March 19, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Reimbursement for Cancelled Travel
The Controller’s office has issued a supplement to policy to indicate when cancelled travel can be charged to sponsored programs. See here for details.
Last updated: March 18, 2020
Animal Transport Hershey to UP
To transport live animals from the University Park campus to the Hershey campus, you must fill out the Animal import form found at the bottom of this page (also found on the ARP website)
Fill out the form and email it to ARP at arp@psu.edu
Animal Transport UP to Hershey
To transport live animals from the University Park campus to the Hershey campus, you must fill out the Animal export form found at the bottom of this page (also found on the ARP website)
Fill out the form and email it to ARP at arp@psu.edu
Training Test Document
This was updated on November 7, 2019.
Available in alternate media on request.
Letter from Under Secretary of Defense, Oct. 10, 2019.
Posted on Oct. 16, 2019, at 4:40 p.m.
Appendices A, B and C
Word and Pdf versions of Appedix A ( IDP, Appendix B ( Performance Review), Appendix C ( Performance Improvement) are at the end of the page.
APPENDIX A
Individual Development Plan for Postdoctoral Scholars
A resource for postdocs and faculty at Penn State developed by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
INFORMATION
Under Secretary of Defense Memo
Dated March 20, 2019.
2018 Annual Report of Research Activity
Available in alternate media upon request.
Government Shutdown Guidance - Federal System Availability
Excel spreadhseet format. Last updated: 1/15/19 at 12:05 p.m. EST.
Return to Shutdown Guidance Page.
Commonwealth Campuses Research Collaboration Development Program documentation and flyer
Documents provided here include:
- Frequently Asked Questions.
Alternate media are available upon request.
Click here to return to the CCRCDP homepage: https://www.research.psu.edu/capabilities/ccrcdp
Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire
(Form is intended as a reference and should be completed/signed for each individual proposal)
PSU Split Collaboration Development Fund RFP 2018
PSU Split Collaboration Development Fund RFP 2018
FY 2017 Annual Report
Available in alternate media upon request.
COURSE ON GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
TUITION INFORMATION: Postdoc scholars can register for the course but will have to pay full tuition for the course. Research Associates would have to check with their respective unit HR representatives about tuition for non-degree students.
U.S. Agency International Development (USAID)
Representations and Certifications
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Preaward Compliance Review Report
Pacific Northwest National Laboraory (PNNL)
Representations and Certifications
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Representations and Certifications
Northrup Grumman
Representations and Certifications
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Privacy Certificate
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NRNL)
Representations and Certifications
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Leidos
Representations and Certifications
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
Representations and Certifications
L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions
Representations and Certifications
Engility Corporation
Representation and Certifications
Brookhaven National Lab
Representations and Certifications
SIRO Pre-Award Proposal Activity Monitoring and Reporting Policy
SIRO Pre-Award Proposal Activity Monitoring and Reporting Policy
Research Portal Poster
This is a large format file. To print on 8.5 x 11, select Fit To Print in your print dialog.
Accessibility note: For a more accessible text only file, please email osvpr@psu.edu.
Science Expo Flyer
This document can be created in alternate media upon request.
F&A Costs Quick Guide
The F&A Costs Quick Guide is a tri-fold brochure on Facilities & Administration Costs. For best printing results in Adobe Acrobat, print at ‘Actual Size,’ and print on both sides of paper, choosing the ‘Flip on short edge’ option.
Gnotobiotic Animal Order Form
Please contact the ARP office for more information on ordering gnotobiotic animals.
Animal Care Request Form
A completed animal care request form must be submitted to ARP for animal purchases from commercial suppliers.
SIRO SOP #PA-01
SIRO Pre-Award Proposal Activity Monitoring and Reporting
SciVal & Funding Institutional
Download the full document below for instructions on using the basic modules.
What is SciVal?
SciVal is a research assessment tool that provides data on individuals, institutions, research themes, locations and collaborations. The data is provided by Scopus and ScienceDirect, and covers more than 55 million publications from 1996 through the present.
ORP Organizational Chart
This is a PDF of the organizational chart for the Office for Research Protections. If you would like this document in another format, please contact orp@psu.edu.
"Postdoctoral and Early Career Funding in the Health, Chemical, and Life Sciences," Lorraine Mulfinger, PhD, Penn State
A PDF of a PowerPoint: "Postdoctoral and Early Career Funding in the Health, Chemical, and Life Sciences," Lorraine Mulfinger, PhD, Penn State.
"Development Basics and Successful NSF Proposals," Kevin Dressler, PhD, Penn State
A PDF of a PowerPoint: "Development Basics and Successful NSF Proposals," Kevin Dressler, PhD, Penn State.
Subcontracting & Conflicts of Interest: For Entrepreneurs
Uploaded July 7, 2016.
Principles for Student and Post Doc Engagement in Faculty Enterprises (pdf)
Uploaded on July 7, 2016.
Guidelines for Students and Post Docs involved in Faculty Related Significant Financial Interests
Uploaded on July 7, 2016
Recommended Disclosure Language
Uploaded on September 1, 2016.
Clinical Trial Agreement
This agreement is to be used for industry-designed clinical trials (as opposed to investigator-initiated trials).
Clinical Trial Agreement
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
RESEARCH ON DECEDENT INFORMATION
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
HIPAA DISCLOSURE TRACKING FORM
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
HIPAA DE-IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATION FORM
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
Data Collection for Reviews Preparatory to Research 45 CFR 164.512
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
Letter to Revoke Authorization
Uploaded 7/5/2016.
Export Compliance Procedure Manual
Updated 2.15.19
Office for Research Protections (ORP) Acronyms List
Available in alternate formats upon request.
ORP Research Study: “Community Perceptions of Penn State Research”
Available in alternate formats upon request.
Attitudes, Beliefs, and Norms of Adult Research Participants
2011 Poster. Available in alternate formats upon request.
Should I take part in a research study?
This document available in alternate media upon request.
Penn State FFATA FAQ
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
Subcontractor’s Release
Uploaded 6/23/16.
NASA New Technology Summary Form
Uploaded 6/23/16.
Inventory of Property
Uploaded 6/23/16.
Report of Inventions and Subcontracts
Uploaded 6/23/16.
Subcontractor A-133 Audit
Uploaded 6/23/16.
Sub Certification of Technical Completion
Uploaded 6/23/16.
Sample Final Invoice
Uploaded 6/26/2016
Risk Assessment Flowchart
Available in alternate format upon request.
Subrecipient flow chart
Available in alternative formats upon request.
FCOI Form B
SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST(S) DISCLOSURE & TRAINING FOR SUBRECIPIENT INVESTIGATORS UNDER PHS AND DOE PRIME AWARDS
FCOI Form A
Documentation of Subrecipient Financial Conflict of Interest Policy The Pennsylvania State University – Office of Sponsored Programs (use for PHS funded projects only)
Matching Funds Request - Other
Matching Funds Request - Other
This online form should be completed using the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome Browser. Firefox is not currently supported.
Matching Funds Request - Equipment
Matching Funds Request - Equipment
This online form should be completed using the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome Browser. Firefox is not currently supported.
Matching Funds Request - Assistantship
Matching Funds Request - Assistantships / Traineeships
This online form should be completed using the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome Browser. Firefox is not currently supported.
UIC Flowchart
This document is available in alternate media upon request.
Measurement, Composition, Fabrication, or Analysis Academic Research Services
Agreement used by The Pennsylvania State University when offering special Academic Research Services to its various constituencies in fulfillment of its role as a Land Grant University. Services are confined to those projects that provide analysis, evaluation, classification, diagnostics, or interpretation of a client's data, samples, mechanisms, procedures, or products. See Funding Matrix (RA04) under " Sponsored Research Agreement."
Standard Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Available in alternate media upon request.
Faculty Guide to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Available in alternate media upon request.
Technology Disclosure Form and Online Invention Disclosure Portal
The technology disclosure form is provided in the link below (alternate media available upon request). Please return the completed form to our office by email (OTMinfo@psu.edu) or by mail (Office of Technology Management, 113 Technology Center, 200 Innovation Boulevard, University Park, PA 16802-7000).
Petition for Assignment of Patent Rights to Inventor
This form is available in alternate media upon request.
Intellectual Property Agreement Form
This form is available in alternate media upon request.
Please return completed Form to Office of Technology Management, 113 Technology Center, University Park
Student Research Sponsorship Acknowledgement (Form 3)
This form is available in other formats upon request.
Special Intellectual Property Agreement Form for Students 2
For Use When Assigning Intellectual Property to Company Sponsor
This form is available in other formats upon request.
Please return completed Form to Office of Technology Management, 113 Technology Center, University Park
Special Intellectual Property Agreement Form for Students 1
This form is available in other formats upon request.
Please return completed Form to Office of Technology Management, 113 Technology Center, University Park
SIRO Wage Payroll Timesheet
A wage payroll time sheet form for MRI and PSIEE accounts to be filled out and returned to SIRO.
SIRO Checkout Form
A form of a list of items (files, computers, keys, etc.) that must be returned or completed prior to leaving employment at SIRO.
Cost Justification Form
Uploaded May 4th, 2016.
2015 ACOR Fellows Executive Summary
Uploaded May 3rd, 2016.
Postdoctoral and Early Career Funding in the Health, Chemical and Life Sciences, 2015
A PDF presentation by Lorraine Mulfinger, PhD, Interim Assistant Vice President for Research and Director of Strategic Initiatives and Proposal Development (SIRO, Penn State).
Getting Started Guide
Uploaded May, 2nd 2016.
FY 1999 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2001 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2002 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2003 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2004 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2009 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2006 Annual Report
Uploaded April 19th, 2016.
FY 2007 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016
FY 2009 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2010 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2011 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2012 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2013 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2014 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
FY 2015 Annual Report
Uploaded April 18th, 2016.
MODIFICATION REQUEST FORM
Uploaded April 11th, 2016.
Generally Licensed Radioactive Material Registration Form
Uploaded April 6, 2016.
Request for Authorization to Use Radioactive Material
Uploaded April 6th, 2016.
Test Technology Document
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Penn State Inventor's Guide to Tech Transfer
This document outlines the essential elements of technology transfer at Penn State. The guide is organized to answer the most common questions we typically field from our research community and provides a broad overview of the tech transfer process and services available for researchers.
OVPR Organizational Chart 12/2015
As of December 8, 2015