Everyone,

After confirming with the Department of Energy regarding the amended FOA, we were informed that they are strongly encouraging a single application with a subrecipient(s) under a lead institution. While one is not encouraged over the other, collaborative applications will be accepted, reviewed, and not penalized in any manner. The amendment 000002 applies to both Phase I and Phase II.

With this guidance, please discuss this option with your faculty and follow their direction in packaging their preferred way.  Finally, emphasize that the internal deadlines for submissions by OSP still stand.

Documentation from the faculty of this preference (collaborative vs. subawards) is required for the proposal file. 

Thank you,

Jennifer

Jennifer Silver, CRA

Senior Director

Office of Sponsored Projects
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
O: 210.458.4234

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