Federal Grants
- Project conceived by investigator
- Performer defines details and retains scientific freedom
- Agency support in the form of assistance
- Agency maintains cognizance
- Funds are provided through unilateral funding mechanism
Federal Contracts
- Project conceived by agency
- Agency exercises direction or control
- Agency closely monitors progress
- Funds are provided through an agreement signed by both parties
Non-Federal Agreements
- Sponsors – foreign, state and local governments, industry, foundations, and other non-profit research institutions
- Project conceived by investigator and refined through discussions with sponsor to create a consensus proposal
- Performer defines details, but, sponsor helps shape direction and objectives
- Performer retains scientific freedom
- Agency exercises direction and closely monitors progress
- Funds are provided through an agreement signed by both parties with regard to conduct of research and rights to use the research outcomes and deliverables
