Research Grant Program Responsibilities of Investigators Awarded Funds   1. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures must be made within the categories outlined in the application. The investigator may shift up to 10% of the budget from one category to another; more extensive re-budgeting requires the consent of the Research Committee. The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Research Program will not cover over-expenditure of the award.         Research Grant Program   Application Information   Application Instructions   Investigator Responsibilities    Application Form     2. SURPLUS FUNDS: All funds uncommitted at the end of the award period shall be returned to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital so that they may be redistributed.   3. PROGRESS REPORT: Recipients of funds will be expected to submit a progress report at the end of the award period, including a summary of work completed, an accounting of the use of funds, and a listing of any publications resulting from the project.   4. PUBLICATIONS: Any publication generated by this program that received funds from the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Research Program should include the following statement: “This research project was supported by a grant from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California.” Publications appearing after submission of the progress report should be made available to the Research Committee.   5. FUNDING PERIOD EXTENSION: If a research project cannot be completed during the one-year funding period, the investigator may request an extension of up to twelve months. No additional funding will be provided. The investigator should submit a written request for an extension to the Research Program stating the reasons for the delay of the project.   6. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING: It is the policy of the Research Committee not to cover overexpenditures on grants. If, however, there is an unforeseen, legitimate reason for supplemental funding, up to $2,000, it will be considered. The investigator should submit a detailed written request, and justification, for supplemental funding to the Research Administrator.