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and methods used to implement and monitor the intervention, the coverage obtainedand outcomes of the intervention, additional scaling-up of the intervention, and theimportant lessons learned. This report will also include the recommendations and policyimplications for implementing similar interventions. Finally, the report will describe anydissemination activities completed, including any publications and suggested futuredissemination strategies.6.3 USAID Health Research Information Tracking System:The awardee and/or lower tier sub-awardees will respond to periodic requests from TRActionand/or USAID for specific data and study documentation (e.g. protocols, updates, policy briefs,presentations, draft manuscripts, and publications) to be entered into the web-based HealthResearch Information tracking system (HRIT): http://hrit.aimglobalhealth.org/login.aspx6.4 NIH Public Access PolicyThe awardee and lower tier sub-awardees will agree to adhere to the NIH Public Access Policy.Please see http://publicaccess.nih.gov/FAQ.htm6.5 Data SharingData sharing is essential for expedited translation of research results into knowledge, products,and procedures to improve human health. URC/TRAction and USAID endorses the sharing ofstudy designs and final research data to serve these and other important scientific goals.URC/TRAction and USAID expects and supports the timely release and sharing of final data fromUSAID-supported studies for use by other researchers and public health programs. As studiesare developed, with support from URC/TRAction, the awardee and sub-awardees of lower tierare expected to develop plans and timetables for release and sharing of data in conjunctionwith the protocol development process or at that time communicate to URC/TRAction anacceptable rationale why data sharing will not be possible or appropriate.6.6 Fiscal controlsThe award will be cost-reimbursable and involve incremental funding. Appropriate accountingfor expenditures is required with adherence to USAID regulations for eligible costs. Any furthersub-award is subject to URC’s prior written approval. Awardees will be responsible fordisbursement of funds to any lower tier sub-awardees or sub-contractors and for theircompliance with standard accounting procedures and with USAID regulations.6.7 Substantial Involvement of USAID and TRAction1. The selected awardee will be responsible for the development of a work plan and budget,which will be reviewed for approval by URC/TRAction, and the USAID TRAction AOR. Theawardee will also be responsible for getting IRB and other government clearances, when22
needed, before initiating any case study activities. No work will be initiated before theapproved start date of the sub-agreement.2. TRAction approval of the awardee’s work plans, including: planned activities, travel plans,planned expenditures, knowledge management plans, event planning/management,studies/protocols, and changes to any activity to be carried out under the Cooperative Sub-Agreement.3. TRAction and USAID monitoring to permit specified kinds of direction or redirection becauseof interrelationships with other projects as described in the TRAction program description,including approval of:o The initial Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), or later substantive changeso Any changes to specified key personnelo Any substantive changes in the research plano Any sub-agreements from the awardee to sub-awardees of lower tiero A USAID branding strategy and marking plan (guidance to be provided post-award).4. In addition to URC/TRAction, the USAID/TRAction AOR (Agreement Officer’s Representative)will closely monitor the progress of the case studies and at times may ask URC/TRAction toconsult with the PIs to request additional information or to suggest or require changes inthe plan or activities.7. MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND POLICIES1. Issuance of this RFA does not constitute an award commitment on the part of URC nor doesit commit URC/TRAction or the US government to pay for costs incurred in the submissionof an application. Furthermore, URC reserves the right to reject any and all applications, orto award a grant without further discussion or negotiations if it is considered to be in thebest interests of USAID and TRAction.2. Any awards made in response to this RFA will be funded incrementally and are subject tothe availability of US government funds.3. The applicant must commit to initiate implementation within thirty (30) days of the award.4. Any reports or publications produced with funding from TRAction must follow the BrandingStrategy and Marking Plan, which will be provided to the awardee upon award.5. The awardee must obtain a valid DUNS number prior to award and provide it to URC.Requirements for DUNS number can be found here:http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/302sao.pdf23
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