Genomic Arrays Policy for NIH Grants, Cooperative Agreements & Contracts

Notice number: NOT-OD-10-097

Genomic Arrays – the process to examine a piece of DNA on a glass slide to detect the different variants of sequence in the genome for the purpose of identifying/mapping variants.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice on May 13, 2010 regarding recovery of Facility and Administration (F&A) costs when purchasing genomic arrays. Effectively, the NIH limited F&A cost reimbursement on purchases of genomic array supplies to the first $75,000 in each budget grant year. Any amount in excess of $75,000 in a given budget year will not be assessed F&A costs.

To properly track genomic arrays expenses and comply with NIH’s F&A restrictions, the following account codes were set up:

• 530133 Genomic Arrays-1^st $50,000-F&A
• 492756 Genomic Arrays > $50K<75K-F&A
• 492757 Genomic Arrays >$75-F&A Exempt

The following example illustrates how the account codes are to be used: An award is for three years and genomic arrays expenses will be applied as follows:

$75,000 in year 1; $100,000 in year 2; $150,000 in year 3

Year 1-$75,000

• Account code 530133-$50,000
• Account code 492756-$25,000

Year 2-$100,000

• Account code 530133-$50,000
• Account code 492756-$25,000
• Account code 492757-$25,000

Year 3-$150,000

• Account code 530133-$50,000
• Account code 492756-$25,000
• Account code 492757-$75,000

A check box has been added on the routing form to identify any Genomic Arrays on the proposal.

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OGC Open House

Thank you to everyone whom attended the OGC Open House event on October 8.  The feedback we received thus far indicates the event was a success.  At the event, we had food, games, fun, and prizes.

We are all working towards the common goal of “research administration” and often times it is hard to create personal connections via emails and phone calls while all working hard to meet deadlines.  The focus of our event was to connect with our department partners, engage in face-to-face communications, expand the knowledge of what our teams do, and to facilitate relationships in a fun environment.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to engage with you.

Lastly, a special thanks to the RAIN (Research Administration Information Network) group for hosting and organizing this event with us.  We appreciate all you did for this event!