University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Proposal Preparation Frequently Used Information

Proposals must be routed through the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) before submission to a sponsor. Allow two working days for review.
Legal Applicant: The Board of Regents, University of Nebraska for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
All contracts and agreements must be made between the funding agency and the Board of Regents; it is the legal applicant, not the department, college or individual.

Authorized Official for Submittals:

(ALL PROPOSAL TYPES)

Jeanne Wicks , Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
312 N. 14th Street, Alexander West
Lincoln, NE 68588-0430
Telephone: 402-472-1825
Fax: 402-472-9323
Employer ID (EIN/TIN): 47-0049123
DUNS#:

55-545-6995

CAGE Code: 4B842
NSF Institution Code (FICE#):: 2565
Fringe Benefit Rates: Fringe Benefit Rates
Facilities & Admin Rates: Facilities & Administrative Rates
UNL Congressional District: District #1
UNL State Legislative District: District #46
House of Representatives Member: Jeff Fortenberry
Nebraska U.S. Senators: Ben Nelson, Chuck Hagel
   
List of UNL organization charts, financial statement, & annual audit report: All this information is available in the Office of Sponsored Programs
Proof of Non-Profit Status: An IRS Federal Tax Exemption Status Letter is available in the Office of Sponsored Programs
Patent Policy: UNL's patent policy is applicable to all employees of the University. The patent policy is available from the Office of Technology Development.
   
Authorized University Signatures - Awards  
All grant awards: Jeanne Wicks
Contracts up to $100,000: Jeanne Wicks
Contracts over $100,000: Business & Finance, (bring award agreement to Sponsored Programs for processing and review)
Contracts over $400,000: Board of Regents Approval. (bring award agreement to Sponsored Programs for processing and review)
   
Assurances: The Confidential University of Nebraska Disclosure of Interest Form must accompany all proposals and Foundation/Industry projects of $5,000 or more. A "generic annual" assurance, completed once during the fiscal year, may be filed to disclose any/all conflicts with Federal, State or non-profit sponsors. A "project specific" assurance should be filed with each proposal involving a for-profit sponsor.
  Protection of Human Subjects Assurance #: FWA00002258
  Animal Assurance #: A3459-01 PHS
  AALAC: Not Accredited
  Civil Rights: Filed
  Handicapped Individuals: Filed
  Sex Discrimination: Filed
  Age Discrimination: Filed
  Scientific Misconduct: Filed (October 6, 1994)
  Delinquent on Federal Debt: No
  Debarment and Suspenstion: No
  Drug Free Workplace: Yes
     
Quick Reference Guide  
Biosafety Committee Rodney Moxley, Chair, 472-8460
Environmental Health & Safety Issues Brenda Osthus, 472-4927
Institutional Animal Care & Use Gene White, 472-6958
Institutional Review Board Shirley Horstman, 472-9417
Conflict of Interest Dan Vasgird, 472-1837
Office of Technology Development David Conrad , 472-3902