Florida State University Research Foundation: Overview of Organizational Structure and Achievements

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION FSU ALUMNI CENTER THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 David O Keefe Assistant Director, FSU Research Foundation http://www.research.fsu.edu/foundation/ dokeefe@fsu.edu (850)644-3985

Research Foundations Organizational Structure Type of Organization Not-for-profit Corporation State Agency Controlling Powers Relationship with Universities Office of Research FSU Foundation

Not-for-Profit 501( c)(3) Operate for certain exclusive purpose Must not engage in activities outside the exempt purpose No part of net earnings may inure to the benefit of private individuals

2014 Goals of Research Foundation Promote, encourage and assist faculty in obtaining private contract and grant funding Facilitate technology transfer and manage Intellectual Property assets Develop an infrastructure which supports research activities

Private & Other Awards FY2015 Department Name Accounting Aero, Mech, Energy Center Applied Superconductivity Ctr Biology Sponsored Projects Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Biochemistry Classics Sponsored Projects COE Office of Research College of Law Communication Communication Disorders Crimn & Public Policy Reas Ctr Ctr for Advanced Power Systems Ctr for Econ Forecast & Anly Ctr for Ldrsp & Social Change Ctr Ocean Atmos Prediction Stu DeVoe Moore Center Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sci Economics English EOAS/ Geological Sciences Family & Child Sciences Family Medicine & Rural Health FL Center for Public Managment Fl Center For Reading Res FL Conflict Resolution Consort # of Awards Total Award $ 1 $ 5,000 1 $ 10,000 2 $ 185,257 7 $ 345,185 1 $ 50,000 15 $ 796,336 3 $ 93,020 7 $ 843,649 2 $ 205,435 1 $ 1,955,894 2 $ 20,000 1 $ 117,418 4 $ 270,981 4 $ 21,000 3 $ 91,720 2 $ 141,874 1 $ 115,000 1 $ 501,783 1 $ 3,100 2 $ 23,500 2 $ 17,500 1 $ 280,181 2 $ 45,000 1 $ 16,000 1 $ 5,000 1 $ 15,001 Department Name FL CTR for ADV Aero-propulsion FL Ctr for Prevention Rsch FL Inst of Government FSU Coastal & Marine Lab GFDI Sponsored Projects IMB Sponsored Projects Industrial & Manufacturing Eng Inst of Sci & Public Affairs Institute on World War II Learning Systems Institute Mathematics Sponsored Projects Medicine Biomedical Sciences Medicine Health Affairs Natl High Magnetic Field Lab Nursing Department Nutrition Food & Exercise Sci Pepper Inst on Aging & Pub Pol Physics Sponsored Projects Psychology Sponsored Projects Religion Social Work Department The Graduate School Theatre WFSU FM WFSU TV Grand Total # of Awards Total Award $ 2 $ 155,001 2 $ 25,000 1 $ 50,000 5 $ 90,486 1 $ 69,999 1 $ 52,000 1 $ 24,000 3 $ 12,105 1 $ 1,750 2 $ 11,300 4 $ 225,000 8 $ 948,915 1 $ 100,000 11 $ 1,195,127 2 $ 50,833 12 $ 630,815 1 $ 50,000 2 $ 24,000 2 $ 93,917 1 $ 47,000 2 $ 152,980 1 $ 14,573 2 $ 1,069,136 1 $ 316,321 8 $ 1,869,518 146 $ 13,454,610

Award Sponsors FY2015 Sponsor Name # of Awards Total Award $ 2 $ 2,236,075 4 $ 2,150,864 3 $ 1,129,656 5 $ 1,118,853 2 $ 825,609 1 $ 501,783 4 $ 440,000 1 $ 345,344 1 $ 300,001 1 $ 299,991 3 $ 294,000 1 $ 184,001 1 $ 149,217 1 $ 137,859 1 $ 130,001 3 $ 124,000 7 $ 121,420 1 $ 120,000 1 $ 117,418 1 $ 115,000 2 $ 107,539 1 $ 107,008 1 $ 105,001 3 $ 105,000 2 $ 101,527 1 $ 100,000 92 $ 1,987,443 John Templeton Foundation Corporation for Public Broadca FSU Foundation Various DNPO Gates Learning Foundation Government of India American Chemical Society Avekshan LLC Trefoil Therapeutics, LLC Foundation for Fighting Blindness American Heart Association European Organization for Nuclear Resear BASF Corporation ONNIT Labs Chevron Corporation FSURF GAP I Various DFPO Ohio Aerospace Institute Merrill Lynch Diehl Family Foundation Shaklee Corporation Florida Bar Foundation Electric Power Research Instit Simons Foundation University of Chicago Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation Under $100,000

Grant Proposal/Award Process The proposal preparation process will follow the regular FSU Office of Research proposal policies and procedures. The contracts are an agreement between the sponsor and the Research Foundation Private vs. Federal/State/Local Not structured and consistent Restrictions vary drastically

FSU Research Foundation Spending Flexibility Most Expenditures are NOT required to meet the standards of OMB circulars or the requirements of FSU Purchasing rules - although they are subject to the restrictions of the private grantor, good business practices, and must further research at Florida State University.

EXAMPLES OF RESEARCH FOUNDATION FLEXIBILITY Types of Expenses FSU Sponsored Research Allowed unless restricted by sponsor, provided expense is allowable under OMB A-21 Guidelines FSU Research Foundation Budgeting/ Rebudgeting No restrictions or limitations imposed by Research Foundation Catering/Refreshments - Institutional Meetings Allowed only when specifically approved by sponsor Allowed unless sponsor's guidelines specifically preclude Entertaining Visiting Dignitaries Allowed unless sponsor's guidelines specifically preclude Not Allowed Full rate applicable to all projects, unless limited by sponsor's policy Indirect-Cost Projects under $10K exempt Allowed only when specifically approved by sponsor plus FSU/State Procedures Apply Professional Memberships Allowed unless sponsor's guidelines specifically preclude Payment Processing (Checks) FSU/State Processes Apply (10-day+ turnaround) Checks written in-house (5-day turnaround) Purchasing - Supplies and Equipment Principal Investigator acts as own purchasing agent (no bidding required) FSU Procedures Apply Travel and Related Expenses Principal Investigator acts as own purchasing agent (no bidding required) FSU Procedures Apply Meals at actual cost, incl. gratuity up to 20% Allowed w/ special approval unless sponsor's guidelines specifically preclude Not Allowed Allowed subject to limitations of FSU/State travel policy Allowed unless sponsor's guidelines specifically preclude Portage/Gratuities