How long must I keep papers relating to a closed-out sponsored research project?
Papers on government sponsored grants should be kept for a minimum of three years after the grant end date. Papers on government sponsored contracts must be kept until the contract has been audited by the Federal auditors. Our office will inform you when this has taken place. In general, papers on non-government sponsored projects should be kept for at least four years after the project has ended. Our office will inform you if it is necessary to keep papers for a longer period.
