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FELLOWSHIP & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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INFORMATION FOR AWARDEES

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTs

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CRDF Global funds projects with the goal of advancing civilian-oriented science and entrepreneurship around the globe. Our fellowships and funding opportunities are designed in collaboration with our funders and partners.

Opportunities to engage with CRDF Global are available in the form of research grants, fellowships, business plan competitions, technical trainings, laboratory upgrades, and travel support to attend professional conferences and events. We encourage you to closely read descriptions and eligibility requirements for each fellowship and funding opportunity.

CRDF Global Does Not Fund

  • Unsolicited proposals: If you are seeking funding, please see our list of current funding opportunities
  • Fundraising initiatives for companies or individuals

CRDF Global’s current fellowships and funding opportunities are listed below. For information about applying and eligibility, please download the documents listed for each opportunity.

CRDF Global RFP General Terms & Conditions

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Information for Awardees

This section provides information for soon to be and current recipients of our awards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. You may only begin working on your project after you receive a fully signed award agreement from your Grant/Contract Officer. Please be aware that expenses you incur before your award agreement is signed might not be reimbursed by CRDF Global.

Most awards are cost reimbursable, and you will be reimbursed for your actual expenses incurred during the course of your project, up to the budget ceiling approved by CRDF Global.

For any major project change, such as in scope, budget or personnel, you should notify CRDF Global in writing before proceeding.

CRDF Global typically makes awards to institutions. Unless your award is written to you as an individual (such as for a travel grant or fellowship), an authorized representative of your institution should sign the agreement. This should be an official with the authority to enter into contracts for the organization.

Ask us! The Grant/Contract Officer listed on the agreement can explain what the clause means for your project or institution. You may also feel free to put us in touch with the appropriate staff member within your institution for negotiating contractual terms.

Organizations can view or apply for a DUNS number at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do. There are more detailed instructions in the Information for Awardees section of our website.

In order to request funds, please submit an invoice to your Grant/Contract Officer. An invoice should be on your institution’s letterhead and should detail the purpose of the requested funds.

If you require funds in advance to start the implementation of your project, you must submit a request form or invoice that explains the anticipated use for the advance—with specific expenses detailed—and the amount requested. You will likely be asked to provide supporting documentation like quotes from vendors you intend to pay. An advance payment request should be based only on what you will require for immediate cash needs. CRDF Global will generally not advance funds greater than 50% of the award value or for a period of longer than three months of use at a given time.

Once your award is activated, you may begin to request funds. You will submit your payment requests to the Grant/Contract Officer listed on your award agreement. Once a request for payment has been submitted, it can take up to twelve business days until you receive funds. CRDF Global generally provides payment in U.S. Dollars by electronic wire transfer. Due to the nature of international wire transfers, it is very important that the bank account information you provide us is accurate, otherwise the payment may not be successful. You may want to ask your bank for international wire transfer information.

General Travel

Travel to countries that are subject to a United States embargo is not permitted.

Travelers are required to obtain visas directly from the appropriate embassy or consular authority. CRDF Global can reimburse visa related expenses and can assist with required documentation, such as a letter of support and proof of business travel accident (BTA) insurance.

CRDF Global policies generally apply to all travel transactions. If there is a contradiction between your institution’s travel policy and CRDF Global’s, please consult your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager.

You may modify an itinerary for personal reasons, including extending time at the destination or transit point, provided that you absorb any additional costs, including change fees. Travelers who wish to incorporate non‐CRDF Global airfare segments on a trip are required to purchase a separate itinerary.

Please consult your Program Officer to see if there are any restrictions on spouse/family travel. If allowable, you will be responsible for all travel arrangements and payments, however you may work directly with the CRDF Global-designated travel agency. CRDF Global will not provide any BTA insurance for any spouses or dependents.

Medical Insurance & Emergency Assistance

CRDF Global provide BTA insurance to supported travelers. Supported travelers will receive a copy of the insurance card prior to travel.

CRDF Global provides a medical and security assistance program through a partnership with International SOS. Once CRDF Global approves your itinerary, International SOS will receive your travel data and send you a “Pre-Trip Advisory” email that will outline important medical and security information regarding travel to your destination, including detailed city/country information and links to helpful resources to support you from departure until your return home.  You can prepare for your trip by browsing through various medical and security online tools, signing up for alerts, and by downloading the International SOS mobile app and CRDF Global’s membership card. CRDF Global recommends that you thoroughly read the Pre-Trip Advisory email. (Please check your junk or spam folder in case the email does not come directly to your inbox).

International SOS also provides 24-hour assistance from 26 worldwide assistance centers for any medical or security related incident while traveling. CRDF Global is also notified when a major incident, such as a natural disaster or terrorist attack, occurs in a location where you are. During such incidents, CRDF Global may reach out to you via email, SMS/text, phone call and/or App notification during your trip to confirm your safety. Your reply to any one of these communication will help CRDF Global determine whether you are impacted by the incident or not, so that we can provide you with the appropriate support. If CRDF Global supports your travel, you will receive more information regarding our assistance program.

Airfare

CRDF Global utilizes a travel management company (TMC) to ensure compliance with our travel policy. In order to facilitate your travel booking, CRDF Global may need a copy of your passport. In certain situations, CRDF Global may allow travelers to purchase airfare directly, with prior written approval or any itinerary from the Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager before purchase. CRDF Global may not reimburse travel costs that do not comply with CRDF Global’s travel policy. Please see terms and conditions of travel support found on this page.

The Fly America Act requires that all domestic and international travel funded by the U.S. Government be purchased from a US-flag air carrier. The Fly America Act applies to any segment of a trip where a US-flag carrier is an available option.

The Fly America Act applies to most CRDF Global projects. Please consult your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager with any questions about this requirement.  

CRDF Global only supports the purchase of economy-class airfare.

You may upgrade your airfare as long as the airfare purchased by CRDF Global is the lowest reasonable economy‐class fare. Travelers purchasing a more expensive airfare to obtain the upgrade must pay the difference between the lowest fare available and the fare purchased.

An airfare ticket can generally be modified at the cost of a change fee and any additional airfare costs. If the change is related to CRDF Global business, the cost is reimbursable. If the change is related to non-CRDF Global business, you will be responsible for the resulting fare difference. Changes to CRDF Global-purchased itineraries must be made through the CRDF Global-designated travel agency, unless otherwise approved by the Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager.

Lodging

The lodging allowance is a nightly rate intended to be a ceiling on hotel/other living arrangement costs. It is based on the current estimated cost of reasonable lodging arrangements around the world.

Allowances for U.S. locations can be found here: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877

Allowances for international locations can be found here: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

Travelers are reimbursed for actual lodging expenses per night up to the lodging allowance. In most cases, CRDF Global will pay the hotel directly for your room cost (rate and tax only). Please note that CRDF Global does not pay for or reimburse for any incidental expenses incurred during your stay. Incidental expenses include in‐room snacks or drinks, room service, entertainment (pay per view movies), laundry service, extra cleaning charges, phone calls, or internet usage fees. To cover incidental expenses, you will likely be asked to make a cash deposit or provide a personal credit card upon check‐in at the hotel. This deposit will be returned to you at check‐out, assuming you did not incur any expenses. Please note that there is a no smoking policy at most U.S. hotels.

CRDF Global allows travelers to incur up to 150% of the daily lodging rate without prior approval. For expenses over 150% of the lodging allowance, advance written approval is required from your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager.

Yes, all lodging allowance claims must be supported by receipts.

No, only expenses from legally registered providers of lodging accommodations will be approved for reimbursement.

Meals & Incidental Expenses

The M&IE allowance is a fixed daily amount for expenses incurred while on travel. M&IE allowances vary by destination and number of days spent on travel.

The allowances are determined by the U.S. Government based on the current cost of meals and incidentals around the world. Allowances for U.S. locations can be found here: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877 Allowances for international locations can be found here: https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp. Travelers receive 75% of the allowance on the first and last days of travel and the full amount of the allowance on all other days (minus any meals provided by the event).

Only one location’s M&IE allowance should be used per day. Use the M&IE allowance that corresponds to the location where you are spending that night (same as lodging allowance). For complex itineraries, please contact your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager for assistance.

Receipts are not required to claim M&IE, however, you are required to provide documentation confirming the duration of stay in each location. Acceptable documentation includes transportation and lodging receipts.

Rental Cars/Mileage Reimbursement

The use of a rental car must be approved in advance by the please contact your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager. If approved, you will be required to have a valid driver’s license and to obtain insurance via the car rental company.

Please be sure to obtain a receipt for all other travel expenses you incur. Without a receipt, CRDF Global may not be able to reimburse you. If you think you will have difficulty obtaining a receipt for an anticipated expense—such as for a local taxi—please consult your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager, who may be able to provide you a template. 

You may be reimbursed for mileage expenses when using a personal vehicle. Travelers in the U.S. are reimbursed using the IRS Standard Mileage Rates: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates. Travelers are required to submit documentation confirming miles traveled, which is easily accomplished using an online map application. For travel outside the U.S., please consult your Grant, Procurement or Travel & Event Manager for assistance.

There are two preferred methods for purchasing equipment. You may request CRDF Global to purchase the items on behalf of your project. Or, you may utilize your institution’s procurement process and then seek reimbursement by CRDF Global.

For purchases of expendable supplies less than $1,000, you may purchase the supplies and request reimbursement from CRDF Global. For larger purchases, please consult with your Grant/Contract Officer.

CRDF Global can pay directly to a vendor in most local currencies. Please contact your Grant/Contract Officer for more information.

In order to start the procurement process, you will need to submit to your Grant/Contract Officer a pro forma invoice from the vendor and the appropriate selection justification. The Grant/Contract Officer will contact the vendor to arrange for payment and delivery of the items. Most procurements will be completed within 2-3 weeks of receipt, however, complex orders may require more time.

The invoice should contain a detailed description of the item(s) (including serial number), unit price, quantity, cost for delivery to your location, contact information for the vendor, and its bank information for wire transfer.

For purchases from a single vendor over $3,500, you must obtain quotes from at least three potential vendors and provide a written justification for why that vendor was selected.

In order to request equipment not specified in the project budget, please submit a justification for the request to your Grant/Contract Officer. The justification should describe why the equipment is necessary for the project and how the purchase will be funded.

CRDF Global policies apply to all purchases funded in whole or in part by the award budget. If there is a contradiction between another funder’s procurement policy and CRDF Global’s, please consult your Grant/Contract Officer.

The recipient of the shipment is responsible for customs clearance and customs duties. CRDF Global will reimburse the costs of shipping and freight and can assist with required documentation, such as final shipping documentation. Costs for a customs broker to assist are also reimbursable.

Equipment purchased utilizing CRDF Global award funds becomes property of the awardee institution. To verify the transfer of title, the institution is required to confirm that the equipment has been registered on its balance sheet. Equipment may not be sold or transferred to another location without advance written approval from the Grant/Contract Officer.

Level of Effort refers to the time an individual spends working on a project. IFS/Salary should be budgeted based on the anticipated level of effort (LOE) by project participants and an appropriate labor rate. LOE should be estimated in the number of hours or days each project participant is expected to perform project-related work.

Please review your award agreement for any timekeeping requirements. Unless otherwise authorized, participants must maintain CRDF Global timesheets. Timesheets must be completed by each paid participant on a daily basis and submitted to the Principal Investigator for review each month. IFS/Salary payments will be based on actual hours recorded on the timesheet.

In order to request the addition of personnel to the project, please submit a justification for the request to your Grant/Contract Officer. The justification should describe the role the individuals will have on the project and how their IFS/salary will be funded.

In order to request a change to the labor rates for personnel in the project, please submit a justification for the request to your Grant/Contract Officer. The justification should describe the reason for the adjustment and how the expense will be funded.

CRDF Global generally provides payment in U.S. Dollars by electronic wire transfer.

Generally speaking, project funds may not be reallocated to IFS without the addition of personnel or an approved change in labor rates. In order to request any other changes to the project budget, please submit a justification for the request to your Grant/Contract Officer. The justification should describe the reason for the adjustment.

Information for Applicants

This section provides information for prospective applicants to CRDF Global grant competitions and prospective participants in the programs we carry out.

The resources below pertain to general programs and competitions. Always defer to the guidelines that have been outlined in the specific funding opportunity that you are applying for. Please email info@crdfglobal.org with any questions.