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  • 8233 Form
    5/14/26
    Exemption From Withholding on Compensation for Independent (and Certain Dependent) Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual
  • Academic Fellowship Appointment Form
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you process participant support.
  • Access Request Form
    5/14/26
    Use this form to request card access to any of the LAF facilities.
  • Anesthesia monitoring/Surgery/Port-Operative Report
    5/14/26
    This report must be used to monitor and record any USDA covered species during anesthesia and the recovery period.
  • Anesthesia Scavange Canister Labels
    5/14/26
    These stickers can be printed on Avery 5352 mailing label stock for use on F/Air or Enviropure Canisters
  • Animal Transfer Request Form
    5/14/26
    Fill out this form when transferring animal from one protocol to another, or from one room to another.
  • Application for Reappointment Research Associate
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Automobile Travel Expense Report for Research Foundation (RF)
    5/14/26
    Request reimbursement with RF funds for business-related automobile travel.
  • Automobile Travel Mileage Statement for State
    5/14/26
    Complete a mileage log to attach to a State Travel Voucher.
  • Breeding Record
    5/14/26
    This report must be used to record requisite statistics related to the breeding of laboratory animals.
  • Budget Justification Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you create your budget justification for your proposal.
  • Cage Card Request for Newly Weaned
    5/14/26
    Fill out this form to request a cage card be issued and census begin on a newly weaned animal.
  • Campus Bank Account Requests-Change Form
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when creating a checking account to pay subjects.
  • Cash Advance Reconciliation Template
    5/14/26
    A PI may request cash to pay human subjects. This advance requires a monthly reconciliation which must include a subject identifier, date, and dollar amount disbursed. The PI is responsible for keeping signed receipts. This template may be used for this purpose.
  • Cash Advance Request Form
    5/14/26
    A PI may request cash to pay human subjects. It is the responsibility of the PI to ensure that cash is appropriately distributed and practices are in place to prevent theft. The PI is responsible for keeping signed receipts.
  • CDA Request Form
    5/14/26
    To submit a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) request, please login using your UBIT name and Password. Enter the requested information in the form, including correct contact information and a detailed description of the purpose of the confidential disclosure. You may also submit for review any template or draft agreements provided by the other institution or company. This form helps us ensure that all the necessary information is provided to complete your request.
  • Checking Account Reconciliation Template
    5/14/26
    A PI may request to pay human subjects via a Campus Bank Account. The PI will need to submit a monthly reconciliation to the Sponsored Projects Services Award Analyst along with a copy of the monthly bank statement. This template may be used for the reconciliation portion of this requirement.
  • Checklist for Preparation of Independent Contractor Agreement
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when creating an independent contractor agreement.
  • Click Grants
    5/14/26
    This system is used to submit an electronic approval form to Sponsored Projects Services.
  • Click IRB Step by Step Guide
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Controlled/Non-Controlled Substances Request Form
    5/14/26
    This form must be used when requesting drugs or other veterinary supplies from the LAF. Controlled drug requests must be signed by the PI or department head.
  • Cost Transfer - OTPS
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when OTPS charges are moved from one award to another.
  • Cost Transfer - Payroll
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when payroll charges are moved from one award to another.
  • Coverage Analysis Checklist
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Coverage Analysis Protocol Billing Grid Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Determination of Residence Status for Tax Purposes
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when determining if a supplier should have tax withheld.
  • Enrichment Checklist
    5/14/26
    Use this form to indicate your preference for enrichment options for your animals.
  • F&A (Indirect) Cost Waiver Request Form
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Feeding and Watering Recording Log
    5/14/26
    This log is to be used and posted in the Animal Holding Room whenever PI Staff feeds or waters their own animals.  This includes occasions when food or water are restricted or deprived as well as times when special diets or water are offered.
  • Frog (Xenopus) Surgery-Post Operative Report
    5/14/26
    This report must be used to monitor and record any frog’s health during anesthesia and the recovery period.
  • Hazardous Substances Information Sheet
    5/14/26
    If you will be working with a hazardous substance use this sheet to indicate what substance and how it should be handled.
  • IFR Salary Recovery Form
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you charge salary recovery to an award (including recovery for faculty with an H1B1 Visa).
  • Import Form from Non-Commercial Sources
    5/14/26
    Fill out this form when importing animals from another facility/institution
  • Investigational Device Product Information
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Kaleida Health Research Associate Orientation Manual
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Key Request Form
    5/14/26
    Use this form to request a room key to access your room after hours.
  • Monitoring Chart
    5/14/26
    When experimental conditions are expected to lead to acute changes in an animal’s health a chart similar to this template should be developed to track such changes. This form should specify an action plan when severe conditions are noted.
  • Mouse Body Condition Scoring
    5/14/26
    This reference will assist you in assessing the health condition of a mouse.
  • MTA Request Form
    5/14/26
    Complete this form to transfer incoming materials.
  • NIH Application Packet (PHS 398)
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you are creating a budget for NSF proposals.
  • NIH Biosketch Form
    5/14/26
    The NIH biosketch is required for all Senior/Key Personnel included in NIH grant applications and is used to showcase your education, professional experience, contributions to science and scholarly activities, including current and completed research support.
  • NIH Budget Template (PHS 398)
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you are creating a budget for NIH proposals.
  • NSF Biographical Sketch Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you need to create your NSF biographical sketch.
  • NSF Budget Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you are creating a budget for NSF proposals.
  • NSF Current and Pending Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you need to create your current and pending support for NSF proposals.
  • NSF Facilities and Equipment Template
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you need to create your facilities document for NSF proposals.
  • NSF Fastlane Budget Spreadsheet
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you are creating a budget for NSF proposals.
  • Occupational Health History Form
    5/14/26
    Anyone who enters the LAF must enroll in the Occupational Health program to have their health risks assessed in relation to working with animals.
  • Payment for Independent Contractor Services
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when making a payment to an independent contractor from a sponsored award.
  • Personnel Activity Report
    5/14/26
    This form is used as Effort Certification of a University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) Employee who is working on a Research Foundation project.
  • Rat and Mouse Anesthesia &/or Surgery Report
    5/14/26
    This report must be used to monitor any mouse or rat during anesthetic recovery.
  • Request for Advance Approval - Independent Contractor
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when creating a purchase order for an independent contractor.
  • Request to Export Rodents
    5/14/26
    This form is to request an export rodants to another institution or facility.
  • Research Associate Application (Kaleida Health)
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you want to request a waiver to the published F&A rates.
  • Research Foundation Travel Voucher
    5/14/26
    Record your transportation and lodging expenses related to your RF-funded travel.
  • Residual Account Justification
    5/14/26
    If your sponsored award is a fixed price award and is closing, the unspent direct cost balance may be able to be moved to a non-sponsored residual award. If the unspent balance is 25% or greater of the total costs awarded, the Residual Balance Form must be completed and forwarded to your SPS Award Analyst.
  • Single/Sole Source Documentation Form
    5/14/26
    In cases where the Independent Contractor will be paid $10,000 or more over the life of the sponsored project, the Single/Sole Source form is required.
  • Subaward Selection Justification
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you are establishing a subaward agreement.
  • Subject Payment Request Form
    5/14/26
    When Human Subjects are part of an award, this form is used to pay the subject for completed visits. The subject will be paid directly, the amounts are approved via the IRB process.
  • Travel Voucher for State
    5/14/26
    Request reimbursement for travel expenses by vouching for allowable expenses for your state-funded travel.
  • UBF Salary Payment Authorization
    5/14/26
    This form is helpful when you process UBF payroll.
  • Unassigned Animal Purchase Form
    5/14/26
    If you wish to purchase animals that are currently under the care of the LAF use this form.
  • US Bank Advance Request Form
    5/14/26
    A PI may request to use US Bank cards to pay human subjects. It is the responsibility of the PI to ensure that the cards are distributed appropriately. This form should be used in conjunction with the US Bank Card Online Application. The PI will need to submit a monthly reconciliation to the Sponsored Projects Services Award Analyst. This reconciliation can be ran directly from the US Bank system with minimal modifications to the report.
  • W-8BEN Form
    5/14/26
    Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals)
  • W-9 Form
    5/14/26
    Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
  • Working Relationship Form
    5/14/26
    The Working Relationship Form contains information about a person’s status as an independent contractor (e.g., it explains that independent contractors are not eligible to file for or collect unemployment benefits).