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SRO

Sponsored Research Office (i.e., OSP)

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SSW

School of Social Work (UW)

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Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process (SNAP)

NIH Designated provisions that modify an award to streamline submission of information. SNAP usually applies to “K” and “R” awards, R35’s are an exception. The NoA…

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STSI

Space Telescope Science Institute

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STTR

Small Business Technology Transfer

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Subaward

Award provided by a pass-through entity (PTE) to a subrecipient to carry out a portion of the prime award, participate in programmatic decision-making, and adhere to…

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subject identifier

Information that identifies the subject. Per federal human subjects regulations, any information that renders a person “readily identifiable” is a subject identifier. Under HIPAA regulations about…

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Subject Injury

As defined by the subject contract, but generally refers to injury or other adverse events to subject associated with the study drug, protocol, or any non-standard…

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subject payment

A term used broadly in the Human Subjects Division (HSD) documents referring to payment for study participation, for example: money, class credit, or gift cards.

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Subrecipient

An entity receiving a subaward from a pass-through entity (PTE). Also known as a subawardee. Review key distinctions for subrecipients (subawards), vendors and consultants. Related Resources…

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T&C

Terms and Conditions (of an award or contract)

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TA

Teaching Assistant

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TCP

Transmission Control Protocol

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TDC

See Total Direct Costs  

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Technical assistance agreement TAA

22 CFR 120.22 An agreement (e.g., contract) for the performance of defense services or the disclosure of technical data, as opposed to an agreement granting a…

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Technical Data

15 CFR 772 and 22 CF 120.10 May take forms such as blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written…

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Technical Instructions

Sponsor specific requirements imposed through: a) the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), unique to the opportunity, b) set out in sponsor’s broader proposal policies, if applicable,…

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Technical Report

Describes the progress, process, or results of technical or scientific research or other projects. The report may also include recommendations and conclusions of the research. Depending…

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Technology

15 CFR 772 Specific information necessary for the “development”, “production”, or “use” of a product. The information takes the form of “technical data” or “technical assistance”.

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Technology Control Plan TCP

A document that sets out the scope, policy and procedures to protect export controlled information and/or items that are within the possession, custody or control of…

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