Although the application process and management of grant awards are similar for domestic and foreign researchers, there are some important differences. In an effort to provide a better understanding of what those differences mean for applications from foreign organizations and awards with foreign components, the Office of Extramural Research (OER) has developed and posted a new Foreign Grants Information Web Site. The link can be found on the OER Home Page in the “About Grants” section.
Try testing your knowledge:
True or False–International organizations do not have to obtain an EIN number for application submissions to NIH.
True. However, they do have to obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code before registering for Grants.gov and the eRA Commons.
True or False– Students supported by Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (F or T awards) through U.S. institutions may conduct research in other countries.
True. However, the research must receive prior approval by the awarding NIH Institute/Center, and the fellow must follow NIH policies and guidelines for conducting research in foreign countries.
True or False–Customs and import duties are allowable costs to foreign grantees.
False. These costs are unallowable for not only foreign grants, but also to domestic grants with foreign components. This includes consular fees, customs surtax, value-added taxes, and other related charges.
These are just a few examples. For more information, visit our Foreign Grants Information Web Site. The purpose of the site is not to reiterate the NIH grants process, but to highlight those specific policies and steps that are unique to foreign applicants. Check out the new Foreign Grants Information Web Site and see what you can learn on such topic areas as Pre-Application Registration Requirements, Visas, Budgets, PostAward Requirements, Subcontracts, Data Sharing, and so much more!
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