Sponsored Research

Cost Sharing

Sponsored Research Administration

Cost Sharing is ...
Cost Sharing represents that portion of the total cost of sponsored project that is covered by the university (and/or third party) rather than the external sponsor.

Other terms used: In-Kind, Matching

Fundamental Requirements:

1. Cost Share must be identified and approved during proposal development
2. Cost share, once committed, must be met and documented

Cost Sharing Links:

• Sponsored Research Cost Sharing (USF 0-313) (PDF)
• Cost Share Flow Chart (PDF)
• Grant Budget Release (GBR) (Excel)
• Internal Form
• OMB Title 2: Grants and Agreements - Part 200
• PERT
• Third Party Contribution Form (Excel)