DATE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TITLE PRIME INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS Reference: Subaward proposal Dear AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: Villanova University (VU) is pleased to participate with PRIME INSTITUTION on the following proposal. Sponsor: Title: Villanova PI: Project Period: Total Budget: SPONSOR TITLE PI START DATE – END DATE $TOTAL The Office of Research Administration has reviewed the enclosed proposal for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with VU’s institutional policies and the policies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. VU’s appropriate programmatic and administrative personnel are aware of these grant policies and are prepared to establish the necessary inter-organizational agreement in accordance with those policies. In signing below, VU certifies that it has implemented and is enforcing a written policy of Conflict of Interest consistent with the provisions of 42 CFR Part 50, Subpart F and 45 CFR Subtitle A, Part 94 and that at this time there is no real or apparent conflict of interest as defined by these regulations in connection with this project. VU also certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from receiving funds from any Federal department or agency; it is not delinquent on any Federal debt; it is in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; it is in compliance with 42 CFR par 50 (Objectivity in Research) regarding financial conflict of interest; no Lobbying was performed with regard to the proposal; and assurances are on file for Misconduct in Science, Civil Rights, Handicapped Individuals, Sex Discrimination and Age Discrimination. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Office of Research Administration at (610) 519-4220 or resadmin@villanova.edu. VU looks forward to a productive collaboration with PRIME INSTITUTION. Sincerely, Susan K. Stearsman Director