Principal Investigator Reference Guide

Northern Arizona University Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Principal Investigator Reference Guide (04/10/2015)

Quick Summary

1. Administrative and clerical salaries may be included in the budget, if they are “integral” to the project.
2. Compensation for incidental activities is allowable only with agency prior approval.
3. Computing devices (with a value less than $5,000) may be included in the budget, if they are essential and allocable to the project.
4. Voluntary committed cost sharing is not expected and cannot be used as a factor in merit review.
5. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a priority for the Federal government and must be carefully protected.
6. Memberships in civic or community organizations are allowable only with agency prior approval.
7. Participant support costs may be included in the budget if part of educational outreach and receive agency prior approval.
8. PI disengagement (absence) is allowable, but requires agency prior approval if more than 3 months or a 25% reduction in effort.
9. The costs of publication or sharing of research results may be charged after the project ends, but before final closeout.
10. The Federal government must recognize all federally negotiated indirect cost rates.
11. Fixed amount awards of up to $150,000 may be used for subrecipient agreements
12. Short-term visa costs are allowable if part of recruitment.