INE Policies and Documents

This page contains information relevant to the policies and administrative procedures of the Networks of Excellence Program.

Applications

• ResearchingFibrosis GmbH. Conflict of Interest Policy
• ResearchingFibrosis GmbH. Intellectual Property Policy

Downloads:

• Disclosure and Signature Form
  This form should be completed by all members named in a International Network of Excellence letter of intent or full application.
• Biosketch Template (pdf version)
  This form should be completed by all members named in a International Network of Excellence letter of intent or full application.

Post Award Guidance and Documents

• Best Practices for New Network Coordinators
• Rules Concerning the Conclusion of Network Funding
• Expenditures Not Covered by ResearchingFibrosis GmbH. Funding
  
• Preferred Acknowledgement Format
• Network Administrative Officer (NAO) Handbook

Downloads:

• Billing Chart Template
  This template is used by International Networks to report budgeted and actual expenses in quarterly invoices and progress reports.
• Summary of Material Terms
  Participants in a International Network program sign a customary research agreement. The Summary of Material Terms outlines the conditions of support, the powers of the coordinators to modify the program, and the responsibilities and accountability of network members.
• Initial Review Presentation – Guidelines 2025

Progress reports are submitted by the networks for the Initial Review, Mid-Term Review, 4th Year Review, and the conclusion of the final year of the grant term.

• TNE Initial Term Progress Report Template
  Initial Term Progress Report: Due at least 30 days prior to the Initial Review
• TNE Midterm Progress Report Template
  Midterm Progress Report: Due at least 30 days prior to the Midterm Review
• TNE 4th Year Progress Report Template
  4th Year Progress Report: Due within 30 days after the four-year anniversary of the grant
• TNE Final Report Template
  Final Progress Report: Due within 90 days after the conclusion of the grant
• NCE Request Form
  No Cost Extension (NCE) Request: Due 6 months prior to end of grant cycle
• NCE Final Report
  No Cost Extension Final Report: Due within 30 days after conclusion of NCE term