Scope of Work (SOW)
The formal statement of work to be done under a sponsored award. The SOW captures and defines the work activities, deliverables and timeline a PI will execute against in performance of specified work for a sponsor.
Scientific Misconduct
Intentional, knowing, or reckless fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research or in reporting research results. A finding of research misconduct requires that there be a significant departure from accepted practices of the relevant research community, and does not include honest error or honest differences in interpretations or judgments of data.
Salary Cap (NIH)
NIH has a salary cap and individuals paid from NIH grant funds must adhere to it. The cap is adjusted periodically. Currently, it is $138,825 for faculty on a 9-month contract and $185,100 for those employed on a 12-month contract. The difference in funds paid with grant funds and total allowable by the institution must be cost shared.