In addition to the federal Circulars which govern all federal projects, many federal and other sponsors, including voluntary health and welfare organizations, have their own agency-specific requirements, and it is the responsibility of PIs and administrative staff to be familiar with those requirements as well. Given the large proportion of project support from the NIH and NSF, the following links will direct you to the policies of those two agencies:

• NIH Grants Policy Statement - 12/03

• NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide - 1/5/2009 (NSF 09-1)
  

Effective for proposals submitted on or after January 5, 2009. In the interim, the guidelines contained in NSF 08-1 continue to apply. Proposers responding to a funding opportunity with a due date on or after January 5th must comply with the guidelines in NSF 09-1.

• NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide - 1/5/2008 (NSF 08-1)
  

Effective for proposals received on or after January 5, 2008