Print Friendly >		MSFHR Establishment Grants Personnel Equipment and Supplies Travel and Subsistence Costs Services and Miscellaneous Expenses Inquiries and Further Information MSFHR Establishment Grants Establishment Grants are supplemental to the host organization's commitment to provide appropriate start-up funds and infrastructure support for the researchers. Only expenses directly related to the Career Investigator's research proposal/program of research will be reimbursed. Personnel Eligible Expenses Stipends of students, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants and personnel directly involved in the research activities of the award recipient. Non-Eligible Expenses Salary of secretarial and clerical staff Equipment and Supplies Eligible Expenses Purchase of scientific materials/supplies and other expendables Minor equipment costing less than $10,000 per unit or set up Major equipment costing more than $10,000 per unit or set up Equipment rental Animals and animal facilities Computers, modems, and other hardware and software required for the research (the policies of the host institution with respect to ownership of equipment will apply to equipment bought with these funds) Cellular phones (long distance or local charges) and personal digital assistants (PDAs) (e.g. Blackberry, Palm Pilot, Pocket PC) are eligible only if they are necessary for data collection Monthly charges for the use of the Internet from the institution or home only for the purpose of research and not normally provided by the host organization Non-Eligible Expenses Standard monthly connection or rental costs of telephones Connection or installation of lines (telephone or other links) Voice mail Office furniture Library acquisitions, computer and other information services provided all members of an institution Cellular phone or personal digital assistants (PDAs) (e.g. Blackberry, Palm Pilot, Pocket PC) rental or purchase, including service plans, long distance or local charges Monthly charges for the use of the Internet from the host institution or the home Extended warranty for equipment Brokerage and customs charges for the importation of equipment and supplies Maintenance and insurance costs of equipment, research vehicles Back to Top Travel and Subsistence Costs Eligible Expenses Meals and accommodation and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for field work, meetings, and research conferences/presentations Air travel at the lowest rate available, not to exceed full economy fare Travel cancellation insurance Safety-related expenses for field work, such as protective gear, immunization, etc. Entry visa fee when required for the purpose of the trip Non-Eligible Expenses Commuting costs between the residence and host institution or research location Monthly parking fees for vehicles Passport and immigration fees Reimbursement for airfare purchased with personal frequent flyer points programs Hospitality and entertainment expenses including gifts Services and Miscellaneous Expenses Eligible Expenses Books or periodicals, specialized office supplies, computing equipment and information services not normally provided by the host organization Membership in professional associations or scientific societies if necessary and have direct economic benefits to the research project/program of research Preparation of research manuscript and publication of research results Developing web-based information, included web site maintenance fees directly relating to research Costs associated with the dissemination of findings, i.e. through traditional venues as well as videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, translation costs, etc. Non-Eligible Expenses Moving costs Medical insurance Insurance costs for a building or a car Renovation, insurance and maintenance of laboratory Patenting expenses Costs involved in the preparation of teaching materials Costs of basic services such as heat, light, water, compressed air, distilled water, vacuums, and janitorial services supplied to all laboratories in a research facility Inquiries and Further Information For inquiries regarding the Career Investigator Program contact: Rashmita Salvi Program Manager, Career Investigator Program Phone: 604.714.2779 E-mail the Career Investigator Program Back to Top Last updated August 30, 2007
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