How does OVPR make decisions on requests for cost sharing?
See: Cost Sharing Support for details about applying to the Office of the Vice President for Research for cost-sharing support. The highlights are as follows: 1. For Amounts up to $5000: Cost sharing of direct costs up to a limit of $5000 can be authorized by DRDA on the Proposal Approval Form (PAF) at the time the proposal is submitted. 2. For Amounts over $5000: Requests for cost sharing of direct costs of more than $5000 are reviewed by OVPR on a competitive basis. OVPR reviews requests for cost sharing with the appropriate DRDA project representative and the relevant research dean when necessary. In reaching a decision, OVPR takes into account whether the cost sharing is required by the sponsor, as well as the unit contribution, the potential impact on leveraging external support, and unit and institutional priorities. Cost sharing requests may take the form of a telephone call, electronic mail message, or memorandum. OVPR expects that requests will be submitted at least one week i
