Cost Sharing

Cost sharing or matching refers to that portion of project or program costs that is not borne by the sponsor(s) of the project or program. These costs are borne by the University, or other non-Federal third parties, rather than the sponsor. Read the campus policy on cost sharing.

Cost sharing commitments on sponsored projects should be limited to situations where it is in the best interest of the University. The University's interest should be considered in terms of the value of the endeavor to the University's overall mission and the extension of its scientific knowledge base. Cost sharing must be included in proposals submitted to the Sponsored Projects Office (SPO). Guidance on including cost share in proposals is available from SPO.

Cost sharing must be reported to the sponsor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreements. Departments are required to track and report to Extramural Funds Accounting on the Cost Sharing Contribution Report.