Gary,

At this point, it seems to be an HHS requirement only.  NIH coordinates the
State Department approvals through the Fogarty Center, which coordinates
with State, which coordinates with the foreign embassy, which coordinates
with any local technical committees before coming back through the chain to
NIH eventually.

We've had quite a lot of experience with these clearances in the last two
years.  It's a good idea to identify the geographic area contact at Fogarty
and inquire about the normal time to get the clearance.  It varies greatly
by region, with Brazil, India, and Africa taking the longest generally.  We
waited over a year for an approval from Brazil.  Had to front the subaward
funds from institutional money until the clearance came through.

Call if you want more info!

Kim

Kim Moreland, Director
Grant and Contract Administration
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Avenue, N
M/S J6-500
Seattle, Washington  98109
xxxxxx@fhcrc.org
206/667-4868 (voice)
206/667-6221 (fax)

-----Original Message-----
From: Chaffins, Gary [mailto:xxxxxx@ORSA.UOREGON.EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 2:13 PM
To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
Subject: [RESADM-L] NIDA Award - Department of State Hold

We have just received an award from NIDA that contains a statement "This
award includes funds to support research activities at an international
site, xxxxxx England.  All funds associated with the international research
are restricted pending approval of the U.S. State Department."

Is this a new requirement or restriction, is it limited to HHS, we have not
seen this language before?  Can anyone point out an announcement or
regulation pertaining to this issue?

Thanks in advance.

Gary

Gary Chaffins
Director, Office of Research Services and Administration
5219 - University of Oregon
Eugene, OR  97403-5219
Voice  (541)346-2395
FAX   (541) 346-5138
E-mail xxxxxx@orsa.uoregon.edu

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