EVANS-ALLEN MANUAL - Fall 2021 - Agricultural Research Program

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Evans-Allen Manual (Fall 2021) documents the Agricultural Research Program framework for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. It defines the manual’s purpose, authority, and land-grant mission, then explains how to develop an Evans-Allen research proposal, including conflict-of-interest handling, peer review, required forms, and submission/file naming. It also outlines approval steps, USDA/NIFA submission, funding and budgeting decisions, award letter and allocation, related forms before and during implementation, personnel responsibilities, and project monitoring, reporting, and core operating policies.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages82

Reading Time29 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Purpose of Manual

Authority of the Manual

Land Grant Mission

Mission/Research Goals of Agricultural Research Program

Implementation of the Agricultural Research Program

Organizational Structure of Office of Agricultural Program

Liaison with Division of Research

Merit Review of Evans-Allen Proposals

Steps in Developing an Evans-Allen Research Proposal

Secure Initial Proposal Approval

Conflict of Interest

Proposal Guidelines

Conduct Peer Review Process

Complete Required Forms

Document Submission/Naming the File

Process for Approval of an Evans-Allen Proposal

Submission to USDA/NIFA

Agricultural Research Program Project Funding and Budgeting Decision-Making

Award Letter and Budget Allocation

Forms Required Related to Funding

Prior to Funding

During Project Implementation and Upon Termination

Responsibilities of Personnel

Department Chairperson/Project Coordinator (PC)

Principal Investigator (PI)

Co-Principal Investigator

Research Associate

Research Assistant

Postdoctoral Scholar

Research Specialist

Research Technician

Support Staff

Other Personnel

Evaluation of Personnel

Project Monitoring and Reporting

Project Monitoring and Project Plan Modification

Annual Project Review and Evaluation

Impact Statements

General Policies

Duration of a Project

Extension of a Project

Project Operation

Equipment Purchases

Supplies and Expendables

Travel

Processing of Documents

Time and Effort Certification

Budget Revisions

Replacement of Principal Investigator(s)

Harmonization of Salary Scales

After-the-Fact Approval for Emergency Purchases

| NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
| | --- | | EVANS-ALLEN MANUAL
Fall 2021

| | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROGRAM | TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction A. Purpose of Manual ......................................................................................................... 1 B. Authority of the Manual ................................................................................................. 1 C. Land Grant Mission........................................................................................................2 D. Mission/Research Goals of Agricultural Research Program .........................................2 E. Implementation of the Agricultural Research Program..................................................5 F. Organizational Structure of Office of Agricultural Program ..........................................6 G. Liaison with Division of Research .................................................................................6 H. Merit Review of Evans-Allen Proposals ........................................................................6 II. Steps in Developing an Evans-Allen Research Proposal A. Secure Initial Proposal Approval…...............................................................................7 B. Conflict of Interest .........................................................................................................7 C. Proposal Guidelines........................................................................................................8 D. Conduct Peer Review Process ........................................................................................8 E. Complete Required Forms .............................................................................................8 F. Document Submission/Naming the File ........................................................................9 III. Process for Approval of an Evans-Allen Proposal A. Submission to USDA/NIFA...........................................................................................9 B. Agricultural Research Program Project Funding and Budgeting Decision-Making ......9 C. Award Letter and Budget Allocation .............................................................................9 IV. Forms Required Related to Funding A. Prior to Funding ........................................................................................................... 10 B. During Project Implementation and Upon Termination...............................................11 V. Responsibilities of Personnel A. Department Chairperson/Project Coordinator (PC) .....................................................11 B. Principal Investigator (Scientist) (PI) ...........................................................................12 C. Co-Principal Investigator ............................................................................................. 13 D. Research Associate ....................................................................................................... 13 E. Research Assistant ....................................................................................................... 14 F. Postdoctoral Scholar .................................................................................................... 15 G. Research Specialist ...................................................................................................... 15 H. Research Technician .................................................................................................... 16 I. Support Staff................................................................................................................ 16 J. Other Personnel ............................................................................................................ 16 K. Evaluation of Personnel

FAQs

What is the purpose and authority of the Evans-Allen Manual for the Agricultural Research Program?

The manual explains its purpose and authority and connects the program to the university’s land-grant mission and research goals. It also clarifies how the program is implemented and how proposals are reviewed.

What are the key steps to develop and submit an Evans-Allen research proposal?

The process includes securing initial approval, addressing conflicts of interest, following proposal guidelines, conducting peer review, completing required forms, and submitting documents with proper file naming. These steps lead into the formal approval workflow.

How are projects monitored and reported after funding is awarded?

Projects are monitored with potential plan modifications, and they undergo annual review and evaluation. The program also requires impact statements and covers general policies such as project duration, extensions, operations, purchasing, and budget revisions.

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