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Partners: Research Institutions

Section Basics 

If the grant application contains formal collaboration with a Research Institution (RI), (required for an STTR, optional for an SBIR), the contact information for the RI and the certifying official from the RI must be included, as well as the total dollar amount of the subcontract.  The work to be completed by the RI must be described in detail in the Work Plan section.  Provide a detailed cost estimate including costs for labor, equipment, and materials, if any, as well as a specific statement certifying that they have agreed to serve in the manner and to the extent described in the Work Plan section of the grant application. 

The RI will be considered a subcontractor to the applicant.  The RI must provide a Letter of Commitment (LOC) on official letterhead from an authorized representative of the RI which commits the institution to participate in the project as described in the application.  The LOC should be attached as an “Other Attachment” in field 12, on the Research & Related Other Project Information form.  If selected for a grant, participation of the RI will be verified by the DOE contracting officer. 

Section Goals 

1. Identify the name and address of the RI and the name, address, phone number, and email address of the RI certifying official.
2. In the Work Plan, describe in detail any work to be completed by the RI and including the name of the official at the RI who will oversee that work.
3. Provide a detailed cost estimate, including costs for labor, equipment, and materials and statement from the RI certifying that they have agreed to serve in the manner and extent described in the Work Plan section. 
4. Provide a LOC from the RI, on official letterhead, signed by an authorized representative of the RI which commits the institution to participate in the project as described in the application.

 For a sample Letter of Commitment, please see the Sample sample letter of Commitment.