FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Information for reseachers
The Institute for Medical Research strives to advance the health and well being of veterans and their families
I’M NEW TO IMR.
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
WHY SHOULD A SPONSOR PAY INDIRECT COSTS (IDC) ON MY AWARD AND WHAT HAPPENS WITH THAT MONEY?
how do i request a no-cost extension (nce)?
Please contact out Grants & Contacts Administrator, Kathleen.McCauley@imr.org at least 60 days prior to your award expiration so they may submit an official request to the sponsor.
WHAT CAN I DO TO START WORKING ON A NEW RESEARCH PROJECT AS SOON AS ITS AWARDED?
In order to ensure project work and expenditures can begin, please make sure your award has all necessary VA R&D compliance committee and/or subcommittee approvals.
MY R&D/IRB/IACUC APPROVAL IS PENDING. CAN I BEGIN MY PROJECT WORK AND EXPEND FUNDS?
IMR can only administer VA-approved research and educational programs. VA committee approvals need to be in place prior to expending any fund or starting a project.
What is an intergovernmental personnel act (ipa), and how do ipas work at IMR?
An Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) mobility assignment is an agreement between the federal government and another organization for the temporary assignment of skilled personnel for work of mutual concern and benefits. IMR enters into IPAS on a limited basis. We reserve the right to reject sponsorship of any IPA at any time. Please contact Kathleen.McCauley@imr.org to discuss IPAs.
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