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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Automated Export System AES

15 CFR 30.1 AES is a nationwide system operational at all ports and for all methods of transportation through which export shipment data required by multiple…

autonomy

An individual’s right to consider alternatives, make choices, and act without undue influence or interference of others. See: Belmont Report

Award

An agreement that memorializes the terms and conditions between the University and the sponsor, in which the sponsor supports a specific scope of work carried out…

Award Document

This formal documentation from the sponsor outlines the financial contribution to support a special project. It includes terms and conditions. The award document must be followed…

Award End Date

The project period end date as specified in the terms and conditions of the award. Related Terms & Resources: Award

Award File

Files maintained at the unit level for award content. Related Terms & Resources: Award

AWF

Animal Welfare Assurance

BAA

Broad Agency Announcement

Background Intellectual Property (BIP)

Any protectable Intellectual Property, including patents, patent applications, software, and proprietary biological materials, that are owned or controlled by UW and created or invented separately from…

BAR

Budget Activity Report (UW) discontinued See: What took the place of the BAR and BSR?