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Research Project Support Costs Work Group
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F&A E Library
The document is an organized compendium of resource links and references related to facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates—commonly known as indirect costs—in the context of university-based research. Spanning from recent publications in 2015 back to foundational analyses in the late 1960s, it provides access to a diverse array of documents, including scholarly articles, government hea
Understanding the Costs of Federally Funded Research at Universities
The document provides an in-depth overview of the financial structure underlying federally sponsored research at U.S. universities, emphasizing the critical roles of both Direct Costs and Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs, often known as Indirect Costs. Direct Costs are those explicitly linked to individual research projects, such as salaries for researchers, laboratory supplies, and
Action Items for the Streamlining Working Group
The document outlines the action items of the Streamlining Working Group, aimed at enhancing efficiency and harmonization among foundations and research institutions in key administrative areas. The group plans to form specialized sub-groups focusing on (A) portal and application/proposal systems, (B) financial reporting and invoicing, and (C) common policies and terms such as data sharing and con
HHS and NIH Research Regulatory Reform
The document from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive analysis of regulatory challenges faced by research institutions under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It details longstanding concerns about the escalating administrative burden and costs associated with federal research regulations, highlight
Recommendations for HHS and NIH Research Regulatory Reform
The document critically examines the expanding regulatory and administrative burdens faced by U.S. academic research institutions engaged in federally funded research, particularly under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Despite a series of expert and congressional reports since the late 1990s recommending streamlining and harmonization
Discussion Points on Facilities and Administrative Costs and Regulatory Reform
The document discusses the intersection of facilities and administrative (F&A) costs with ongoing efforts to reform research regulations in the United States. It emphasizes that while research institutions and academic medical centers support reducing unnecessary federal regulations to improve the use of research funds, any anticipated reduction in F&A costs tied to decreased regulatory bu
