Participant Support Costs

Purpose

To support compliance with Federal regulations governing the treatment of Participant Support Costs on sponsored awards.

Policy

Northern Illinois University (NIU) will manage participant support costs in accordance with Uniform Guidance.

Intended Audience

• Principal Investigators
• Directors, Department Chairs, Division Heads
• Departmental/Divisional Business Administrators
• Finance and Accounting
• Sponsored Programs Administration

Definitions

Participant

Individuals who are recipients of or benefit from a service, training, or experience in connection with formal meetings, conferences, symposia, or training programs as part of a sponsored activity. Participants are not NIU employees.

Participant Support Costs

A direct cost budget category intended for items such as stipends or subsistence allowances, travel, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees (but not NIU employees) in connection with meetings, conferences, or training projects.

Uniform Guidance

The government-wide framework for grants management set forth in 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The State of Illinois Grants Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708/1 et seq) has adopted Uniform Guidance.

Related University Policies and Procedures

SPA Guidance Participant Support Costs

• Effective Date: 03/31/10
• Revision No. 3
• Approval: Associate Vice President for Research