We are interpreting this as 50% of total, direct and F&A.

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Pamela T. Plotkin wrote:
> Happy Friday,
>
> I searched for an answer to this on multiple NIH FAQ sites but could
> not find. Does anyone know how to interpret the statement "Please note
> that in general NIH expects to award supplements of not more than 50
> percent of the amount of the parent grant".
>
> "...amount of the parent grant" is the piece in question. Anyone know
> if this is direct costs? total costs?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pam
>

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