This program has no statutory formula. Institutions are required to share in the cost of each research project resulting from an unsolicited proposal by a contribution to any cost element in the project, direct or indirect. Cost-sharing may not apply to solicited proposals, or to conferences and symposia, publication, travel, or logistic support. I is a feasibility study up to 6 months. Phase II is the principal research program for up to 24 months.
Assistance is disbursed by letter of credit or as required.
This program does not provide support for inventions, product development, marketing, pilot plant efforts, technical assistance, or research requiring security classifications. For multi-year grants, annual technical progress reports are required. Within 90 days after the expiration of a grant, the grantee is required to submit final expenditure information and a final project report. Other reporting requirements may be imposed via the grant instrument. Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the award was made.