Policies and Procedures

Many different policies and procedures govern how the university research community treats effort. Below are links to relevant effort documentation. For any additional policy questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs or send us a note via the "Contact Us" tab.

University of Texas at San Antonio

• HOP 9.32, Section III. Effort Commitments on Sponsored Research
• HOP 9.32, Section IV. Effort Reporting and Certification
• HOP 9.32, Section V. Cost Transfers
• HOP 9.32, Section VI. Cost Sharing
• Monitoring Effort Commitments at the Department Level
• Effort Certification (Self and Support Staff)
• Follow-up and Non-Compliance Procedure

UT System

• UTS 163, Guidance on Effort Reporting Policies

Federal Regulations

• OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
• OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
• NIH Grants Policy & Guidance

Other

• Council on Governmental Relations, Policies and Practices: Compensation, Effort Commitments and Certification