"Grant" for a clinical trial Dolce, Peter J 20 Mar 2002 09:45 EST

We've received a contract from a pharmaceutical company that reads

"Company X agrees to award Institution a grant for up to n  clinically
evaluable subjects . . . based on the agreed rate of  y."

What are the implications of calling this a grant?

Peter J. Dolce, Ph.D., Director
Office of Research Support Services
Meharry Medical College
1005 DB Todd Boulevard
Nashville, TN  37208
V 615 327 6703
F 615 327 6716

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