Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

SPONSORED PROJECTS

Reference Guide for Sponsored Programs at UMSL (PDF)

External Awards

Activities Allowed or Unallowed Certification

Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) is an association of leading research institutions. COGR assists institutions in developing policies and effective practices that reflect the mutual interests of the research community. This document addresses issues related to salary compensation, effort commitments, and certification policies and practices, as well as the federal regulations governing these issues. University and research institution administrators and faculty are committed to addressing these issues and will continue to carry out the important stewardship responsibilities associated with managing federal funds.

Collaborative Research

Consulting Services

Correction Policy (BPM - 213 Adjustment of Income)

Payroll Corecting Entry (PCE) Form

Cost Sharing

Effort Reporting/Verification

Establishing Awards

Fiscal Post Award Roles and Responsibilities

Grant Submission Deadlines

Is it a Grant, or is it a Gift?

Grants are processed through the ORA; Gifts are processed through University Development.

Participant Support Cost

Participant support costs are direct costs for items such as stipends or subsistence allowances, travel allowances and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with meetings, conferences, symposia or training projects.

Research Study Participant Payments

Segregation of Duties -- Sponsored Programs