Policies and Procedures:

Many different policies and procedures govern how the university research community treats effort. Below are links to relevant effort documentation. For any additional policy questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Grant and Contract Services at PH:  817-272-2105 or email ogcs@uta.edu.

University of Texas at Arlington

• Effort Policy
  • ECRT Procedure
• Effort Guidance
• Other Policies and Guidance related to Effort Reporting:
• Guide to Allowable Costs
• Allowable Cost Policy
• Cost Share Policy
• Cost Transfer Policy

UT System

• UTS 163, Guidance on Effort Reporting Policies

Federal Regulations

• OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
• OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
• NIH Grants Policy & Guidance