
A comprehensive list of activity codes is on the NIH Web site at. Within each funding mechanism, NIH uses 3-character activity codes (e.g., F32, K08, P01, R01, T32, etc.) to differentiate the wide variety of research-related programs NIH supports. NIH uses three funding mechanisms for extramural research awards: grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in transit insurance, freight, and installation may be included in or excluded from the acquisition cost in accordance with the non-Federal entity's regular accounting practices.Ī 3-character code used to identify a specific category of extramural research activity, applied to financial assistance mechanisms.
#Project principal definition software
Acquisition costs for software includes those development costs capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Acquisition cost for equipment, for example, means the net invoice price of the equipment, including the cost of any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus necessary to make it usable for the purpose for which it is acquired.

The cost of the asset including the cost to ready the asset for its intended use.

Exhibit 2: Definitions of terms used in the Grants Policy Statement Term
