Researchers and research administrators working with sponsored awards are subject
to internal and external policies and procedures. Following are links to USC policies
relevant to sponsored awards and SAM procedures. The categories are based on subject
matter. Click the category heading to view the associated policies and procedures.
If you have questions about any of these important requirements, please contact your SAM representative or the relevant administrative unit for guidance.
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) - Policy FINA 9.10 [pdf]
- Participant Support Non-Substantive Update Policy FINA 3.06 [pdf]
- Honorariums and Royalties Policy FINA 2.13 [pdf]
- Intra-Institutional Transfers within USC Policy BUSF 2.06 [pdf]
- Payments to Internationals Policy BUSF 8.01 [pdf]
- Professional Dues and Employee License Fees - Policy BUSF 7.06 [pdf]
- Reimbursement for Personal Consumption Items - Policy BUSF 7.05 [pdf]
- Internal Deadline for Submitting Proposals [pdf]
- SAM Guidelines for Determining the Allowability of Costs on Sponsored Projects [pdf]
- Subaward Standard Operating Procedures [pdf]
- Unfunded Agreements (Data Use, MTA, CDA) [pdf]
- Fellowships and Trainees - Payments and Tuition [docx]
- Administration of Sponsored Projects
- External Audit Policy for Grant Transactions and Activities Policy FINA 3.21 [pdf]
- State Grant and Legislatively Appropriated Non-operating State Funds ("G" Funds) FINA 3.20 [pdf]
- Closeouts Policy FINA 3.15 [pdf]
- Cost Sharing Policy BUSF 3.03 [pdf]
- Elimination of Accounts Overdrafts Policy FINA 3.19 [pdf]
- Restricted Funds Policy FINA 3.00 [pdf]
- Receipt and Handling of University Payments Policy BUSF 4.10 [pdf]
- Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 Policy RSCH 1.04 [pdf]
- Debarment/Suspension Federally Sponsored Projects Policy RSCH 1.01 [pdf] [pdf]
- Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest Related to Sponsored Projects Policy RSCH 1.06 [pdf]
- Dishonest Acts and Fraud Policy BTRU 1.20 [pdf]
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy HR 1.01 [pdf]
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
- Federal Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance
- Misconduct in Research Policy RSCH 1.00 [pdf]
- National Institutes of Health Grant Policy Statements, Notices and Guidance
- National Science Foundation Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
- US Department of Education General Administrative Regulations
The links below are for many of our federal granting agencies. Click the sponsor heading to view the associated guidance.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DARPA Contracts - Public Release of Information Policy
DARPA Fundamental Research Awards - Public Release of Information Policy
OJP JUSTgrants Grants Management System
Funding Opportunities at the Office of Justice Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funding
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
NIFA Award Terms and Conditions
Capacity Grants (Formula Funds) for Land Grant Institutions
How to Apply - Application Guide
eRA/Electronic Research Administration
RPPR/Research Performance Progress Reports
Award Conditions and Information
Schedule of Receipt Dates and Review and Award Cycles
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices
NIH Extramural Research Training Opportunities
NASA Research Opportunities Online
NASA Shared Services (Grant Administration)