Research Grants

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  When are grant applications due?
A: Grant proposals, which must be submitted electronically using the official SFA application form, are due by January 31.

Q: Are researchers located outside of the United States eligible for SFA research grants?
A: Yes.  The SFA does accept applications from researchers outside of the US.  However, grant awardees must be able to accept funds in US dollars.

Q: Are there any duration restrictions for projects applied for under this grant?
A: SFA grants are for a one year period.  This period typically runs from June to June.

Q: Is it true that my grant application can only be 10 pages in length?
A: Yes, that is correct.  The SFA does NOT accept any applications that exceed the 10 page limit.  The entire application, consisting of the application form, bio sketch, proposal, and references, must not exceed 10 pages.  Biosketches, not CVs, are specifically requested to minimize submission length.  Do not submit manuscripts or journal articles. 

Q: Do you require that proposals be submitted in a certain format?
A: The SFA does not have any formatting requirements for grant applications.  We do require that proposals be submitted using our official SFA grant application form,  that applications do not exceed 10 pages, and that a biosketch, not a CV, is included in the application package.

Q: Can awarded grant money be used to fund PI salaries?
A: No, we do not allow SFA grant money to be used to pay for PI salaries.  However, you are permitted to allocate some of the money for the payment of salaries for non-faculty post-docs, fellows, and technicians.  We do not, however, allow 100 percent of the $50,000 award to be used to fund salaries.

Q: Can any of the funds be used for indirect costs?
A: We do allow for up to 10 percent in indirect funds.  However, $50,000 is the total award for both direct and indirect costs.  Up to $5,000 of the $50,000 can be allotted for indirect costs.

Q: Is there a requirement to submit a final report to the SFA at the end of the one-year grant period?
A: Yes, the SFA does require that all grant awardees submit a final report.

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