91̽

FAQ

Subrecipients

How will SFI disclosures be handled for projects which have “consultants” who are not 91̽faculty members? Does the PI need to obtain a temporary 91̽NetID for training and disclosures?

Most likely, consultants will not be considered investigators and will therefore not be affected.  If consultants, who are not 91̽employees, are investigators on a 91̽project, they will likely be contracted through their academic institution, rather than personally. The subawardee, whether through purchasing or a subcontract, will be required to have a compliant policy in order to get federal funding. To meet the mandatory training requirement, an investigator who is not 91̽personnel could take our training, via a .

Are investigators responsible for reporting the SFI of subcontractors?

In general, no.  Subrecipient institutions that meet the compliance requirements of the regulations will have their own reporting process; however, the subrecipient will need to provide the 91̽with the appropriate assurances as part of the subaward agreement. In the rare case where the 91̽might decide to manage a subrecipient’s SFI disclosures, the 91̽would be responsible for reporting the subrecipient’s disclosures to the sponsor.