For the purposes of applications and progress reports, a
component is a distinct, reviewable part of a multi-project application or progress report for which there is a business need to gather detailed information identified in the funding opportunity announcement (FOA). Components typically include general information (component organization, project period, project title, etc.), performance sites, personnel, and budget. The FOA defines the construction and naming convention for the application; the funded application defines the construction and naming convention for the progress report. Components may also be referred to as "cores" or "projects." Note, for
RPPR Question G.9, the term "foreign component" is distinct from "component" as defined here. However, a
"foreign component" may also be a "component" in the RPPR. (See definition of
foreign component for more information).
Quoted from the NIH OER Glossary & Acronym List.
