Research Policies, Procedures and Forms

Policies and Procedures 

Additional policies are currently under review. If you have questions or need to view a policy not listed, please contact [email protected].

Allowability of Costs on Sponsored Awards

Budget Authority Responsibilities 

Compensation on Sponsored Awards and Time & Effort

Conflicts of Interest

Cost Sharing & Matching 

Cost Transfers

Direct & Indirect Costs on Sponsored Awards

Employee Whistleblower Protection 

Federal Suspension and Debarment

Financial Reporting and Award Closeout

Indirect Cost Waivers

Internal Controls 

Participant Support Costs

PI or Program Transfer

PI Responsibilities

Program Income Associated with Sponsored Awards 

Record Retention

Sponsored Awards Cash Management 

Subrecipient Monitoring

Time Release & Course Buyout

Travel on Sponsored Awards

Institutional Resources

Board of Trustees

• Trustees Policy Manual

Human Resources 

• Professional Personnel Employee Handbook
• Drug-Free Work Place

Purchasing Department

• Procurement
• Travel
• OneCard

External Resources

• NIH Policy Manual
• NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
• A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov

• Class Projects IRB Waiver Request Form
• Indirect Cost Waiver Form
• CMU Certification Form