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Chapter 15.

Effective Date: 09/01/2010

Research and Sponsored Programs

15.1. University Research and Sponsored Program Cost Principles

In sponsored programs, the University will comply with all applicable regulations, including 2 CFR part 220 (OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Education Institutions) when determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other sponsored agreements including but not limited to for research, instructional programs and public service.

The University shall determine a Facilities and Administrative cost rate based on a cost study complying with the above requirements. Facilities and Administrative costs shall be charged to all sponsored agreements for research, instructional programs, public service, and other sponsored programs at the determined rate.

Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Vice President for Research where established Facilities & Administrative rates have been fixed by congressional action, by acceptable agency regulations or when the University might wish to participate in a project of especial institutional interest.

History
02/19/66
06/07/74 rescind part 2, add paragraph 3
01/28/82
07/12/85 revised the first paragraph
03/23/90 revised third paragraph
09/18/92 Executive Vice President and Provost
08/03/2000 Changed Executive Vice President and Provost title to Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Student Services
07/15/2010 Was previously Policy 19.1. Renumbered, changed responsibility from Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs to the Vice President for Research, clarified budget circular A-21 and overhead costs, and included Sponsored Programs in addition to Research.
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