Administration Function Questions
1. Where are you located?
2. How do you open an account with VMRF?
3. What is a recharge core?
4. Can VMRF submit NIH "K" Applications?
5. If I have space in both UCSD and the VA, where do I submit my grant proposal?
6. How do I find out if I am a VMRF "Qualified Investigator"?
Accounting and Purchasing Questions
1. When do I use a purchase order instead of a check request?
2. Do I need to use specific vendors to buy products?
3. Why is it important for VMRF to receive packing slips?
4. Where do I send VMRF forms?
5. When and where can I pick up my check?
6. Can VA and/or VMRF employees participate in VMRF administered research projects?
7. How is a study subject paid for participating in an industry sponsored project?
8. Why is equipment purchased through VMRF tagged?
9. What is the procedure for computer purchases?
10. I would like to have services done through a VMRF Research Core Facility. What do I need to do in order to get services started?
11. What are the steps necessary for the hiring of an Independent Contractor/Consultant?
12. How does VMRF process travel requests?
Contracts and Grants Questions
1. How do I determine if my project should be administered by VMRF?
2. Where do I denote my research space?
3. How do I know if I am a qualified to submit a project through VMRF?
4. What types of projects does VMRF administer?
5. What is a PI Exception and why would I need one?
6. Where can I get a copy of the PI Exception form?
7. If I do not hold an academicappointment yet, do I have to complete a PI Exception for every application I send through VMRF?
8. What are the benefit rates VMRF uses for personnel costs on proposal budgets?
9. What are the current IDC rates for VMRF?
10. Who do I contact to initiate a Clinical Trial?
11. What are the most common delays in obtaining approval of a Clinical Trial Agreement?
12. Can VMRF help me invoice the Sponsor of my clinical trial and if so, whom should I contact?
13. How should I notify VMRF of clinical study completion?
14. What do I need to do to submit a grant?
15. Where do I obtain the forms to submit a grant?
16. What information does VMRF require to begin the grant application process?
17. How should I list my institutional affiliations on VMRF project proposals?
18. May I submit a grant electronically?
19. Where do I obtain human subject approval?
20. How do I hire staff on an awarded VMRF fund?
21. What is a personnel agreement and how do I qualify for one?
22. What signatures are required on the VMRF Checklist prior to VMRF submission?
23. Does VMRF administer Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)?
24. Who is my Contracts & Grants Administrator at VMRF?
25. Can I compensate VA or VMRF employees who refer or enroll patients to participate in my study?
26. What is VMRF permitted under "Expanded Authority"?
27. What is SNAP?
28. How long do I have to keep grant files?
29. What is the balance of my account?
30. Can I put all of my projects into one account?
31. What is a transfer fund?
32. Can a fellowship application be submitted through VMRF?
Human Resources Questions
1. How do I apply for an open position?
2. What are VMRF benefits?
3. Where is VMRF located?
4. How can I contact HR?
5. What positions are open at VMRF?