Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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  1. IN
  2. NAU Research
  3. Proposal and award management
  4. Project management
  5. Cost management

Cost management

Effective cost management helps ensure sponsored project funds are spent appropriately and comply with sponsor and university requirements. Access guidance, policies, and resources to manage project costs, monitor expenditures, process financial transactions, and maintain responsible stewardship of sponsored funds throughout the life of an award.

Program income

Program income is gross income earned as a direct result of activities supported by a sponsored project during the project period. Learn when program income applies, how it must be tracked and reported, and the requirements for managing program income in accordance with sponsor and university policies.

Cost share

Learn when cost sharing is required, the different types of cost sharing, and the requirements for documenting and managing cost-shared contributions throughout the proposal process.

Cost transfer justification

Use the Cost Transfer Justification form to document and request the transfer of expenses to or between sponsored project accounts.

Managing participant support costs

Find guidance on what qualifies as participant support costs, how these expenses must be budgeted and managed, and the sponsor requirements that apply throughout the life of an award.