The following information is commonly requested on a variety of application cover pages.

Application Address:

University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK  99508-4614

*Not the address of the PI, the school, institute or department.*
This address references the UAA Grants & Contracts office where the award should be sent.

OSP Authorized Signature Authority:

• Up to $500,000 Vacant, OSP
• Up to $500,000 Kristina Elkins, Senior Research Administrator, OSP

By approving and signing a proposal, the AOR certifies that the University can administer and monitor a grant in
compliance with federal regulations specific to educational institutions. A proposal, submitted to a sponsor without approval from the
AOR may be withdrawn by the University if it fails to meet the standards outlined in the Proposal Review Policy.

Contracting Official:
Karol Weatherby
Director, Grants & Contracts Office
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK  99508-4614

E-mail: anklw2@uaa.alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-1663
Fax: 907-786-1791

Employer Identification Number(EIN): 92-6000147

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): Use EIN Number

DUNS Number: 07-666-4986

The above number should be used on all UAA departments proposals including the rural campuses. The Rural campuses should use their individual DUNS
numbers (listed Below) only when apply for US Department of Education Title III eligibility grants.

CAGE Number: ONVY4

Alaska Business License Number: 104849

Congressional District: AK/109

Title IV Code or FICE Institution Code: 011462

State Executive Order 12372 (State Single Point of Contact/Intergovernmental Review):
The State of Alaska does not participate in the intergovernmental review process and does not have a State Single Point of Contact (SPOC). In response to the question concerning Executive Order 12372 on the SF424 ( box #16.b., check “No” for “PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW.”

Type of Applicant: State Educational Institution

Federal Cognizant Agency: 
Office of Naval Research
Indirect Cost Division
BD0242 Rm 371
875 N. Randolph St
Arlington, VA  22203

Contact: Brian Kehoe, Contracting Officer
Phone: 703-696-2870
Fax: 703-696-7742
E-mail: brian.kehoe@navy.mil

Cognizant Field Audit Office:
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Federal Building, U.S. Courthouse
222 West 7th Ave., Mail stop 71
Anchorage, AK  99513-7552

Current F&A Rates Applicable for FY08-10

Current Benefit Rates Applicable for FY09

Tax Status:

The University of Alaska is a tax-exempt organization under Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code, which provides for the exclusion of income for instrumentalities of a state or municipal government. It is a designation assigned to public institutions. Contributions to educational institutions, such as the University of Alaska, are tax-deductible by donors for federal income tax if made exclusively for public purposes as provided for in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Occasionally, even with the determination letter from the IRS, sponsors may feel more comfortable giving to the UA Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3)  organization. Contributions from private donors should be directed to the UAA University Advancement Office/Development 907-786-4847.

Animal Subjects:
Animal Welfare Assurance Number (OLAW): A3710-01
USDA Animal Welfare Act Certificate Number: 96-R-0006

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) reviews/approves proposed research projects involving the use of live animals. The approval must be made prior to award. Refer to website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/ric/iacuc/index.cfm

Human Subjects:
UAA Federal Wide Assurance: FWA00000184
UAA Institutional IRB Registration Number: IRB00001046
UAA IRB Organization Number: 1ORG0000699

The IRB reviews/approves proposed research projects involving the use of human subjects. The approval must be made prior to award. Refer to website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/research/ric/irb/index.cfm

SPIN / GENIUS / SMARTS SPINPlus is a triple-powered database for finding funding and research this experts service is available through the Consortium Library (Funding Sources). SPIN can search for federal and non-federal funding opportunities using keywords, location, sponsor and deadline criteria. GENIUS is a global network of profiles for scholars and researchers for partnering on project collaborations. SMARTS is an automatic electronic matching and funding opportunity email notification system.

EPSCoR Relation:

To know if the proposal is "EPSCoR related," one or more of the following conditions must apply. If you have any questions, you may contact the Alaska EPSCoR office, 474-5880.

1.       The research topic is directly related to an EPSCoR RFA research theme: High Latitude Contaminants, Infrastructure and Systems for Cold Regions, Alaska Genomic Diversity, Integrative Approaches to Environmental Physiology

2.       The research utilizes an EPSCoR funded lab facility or instrument(s): ASET Lab (UAA) DNA Core Facility (UAF) SEM Lab (UAF) Stable Isotope Lab (UAF) MODIS ground station

3.       The proposal continues or builds on previous research activities which were supported by an internal EPSCoR award (New Initiative Grant, graduate fellowship, equipment grant, small college research or partnership grant)

4.       The proposed research involves UA faculty, post-docs, or students who have received or are currently receiving EPSCoR support (including salary, fellowships, equipment and travel).

5.       The proposal is submitted to an EPSCoR-related program of any federal agency, or to EPSCoR earmarked funds of the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation.