Frequently Asked Questions
Filter by Category
Please note any current or pending funding on the relevant form within application assets and submit alongside your application. There can be no direct overlap with the funding, however, the RSP award may be supplemented towards part of a larger piece of research funded by other funders.
No, as long as all budget requirements have been adhered to, you may present your itemized budget in any manner you see fit.
Please log in to the application portal to adjust your submitted application, selecting the 'edit' button. If you are having any difficulty in the application portal, please email the RSP Coordinator directly at gileadsciencesrsp@bcdme.com, with specific information on which file you wish to replace and the new attachment.
Unfortunately, once the program deadline has passed, unless the RSP Coordinator contacts you regarding a submission error, it is not possible to amend your submission.
If there is budgetary/scientific overlap between your newly funded work and the RSP award, please email the RSP coordinator with detail on the extent of overlap, along with justification for this overlap.
If there is no budgetary/scientific overlap between your new funding and the work completed under the RSP award, and so long as the new funding/time spent on that research will not impact your ability to complete the RSP award, this is permissible and there is no need to request approval. Please note this may be subject to your specific country compliance requirements.
The award from Gilead Sciences is an industry-sponsored award and is considered a gift rather than a traditional research grant. However, tax treatment can vary depending on your country’s regulations and your institution’s policies. It is recommended you consult your institution’s finance or tax office to understand how this award will be treated for tax purposed in your specific information.
