Frequently Asked Questions - Recipients

What is "this Contracts Office Contact?"
This is where you enter contact information for someone in your institution’s Grants & Contracts / Sponsored Projects / Research Administration office. This is the person who will receive a copy of the Notice of Award.

Do I have to submit a progress report and a final report?
If you are awarded a multi-year award you are required to complete both. Progress reports are normally due in the spring and final reports are due at the end of your award term.

If you are awarded a single year award, only a final report is required.

What are the penalties if a progress or final report is not received from a recipient?
Completion of progress and final reports is mandatory for all award recipients. Failure to submit a progress or final report will hinder the awardee’s eligibility to receive additional REF funding. Failure to comply by REF deadlines with award terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and proposed time/effort commitments may result in institutional penalties for future REF submissions.

When will I receive my payment(s)?
Payments are disbursed twice a year, in January and July.

Who do I inform if I have a change in address or contact information?
All updated contact information can be to the REF.

How do I cancel my award?
You must submit a formal letter explaining your cancellation to the REF. Letters should be mailed to:
           
ACR Research and Education Foundation
Attn: Awards and Grants
1800 Century Place
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345

Or, you may the letter to the REF.

How is travel to the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting handled?
This information can be found in the “Award Terms and Funding” sections of each award application and it will vary depending on the award. For most awards, travel to the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting should be budgeted into the award’s funds (unless otherwise noted).

What does the timeline for the awards and grants process look like?
Download a timeline detailing the REF awards and grants cycle.

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