Budget

Developing an accurate and compliant budget is a critical part of every sponsored project proposal. Access guidance, tools, and resources to help you prepare proposal budgets, understand allowable costs, apply facilities and administrative (F&A) rates, and meet sponsor and university requirements with confidence. Proposals submitted to federal agencies must comply with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulatory guidelines outlined in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

Cost share

Learn about cost-sharing requirements for sponsored projects, including when cost sharing is required, allowable funding sources, approval requirements, and institutional responsibilities. Find guidance to help develop compliant proposal budgets and meet sponsor and university requirements.

Indirect cost rates

Understand NAU’s federally negotiated Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate agreement and how it applies to sponsored project proposals. Find current F&A rates, guidance on when to use them, and requirements for requesting exceptions or waivers.

Participant support costs

Learn about participant support costs for sponsored projects, including eligible expenses, participant eligibility, payment procedures, and sponsor requirements. Access guidance to help properly budget, process, and manage participant support funds in compliance with federal and university policies.

Sponsored project tuition and fee reallocation request

Complete the sponsored project tuition and fee reallocation request form for a tuition and fee reallocation request. It should be completed and submitted to the OSP at least two weeks prior to the sponsor’s deadline.