Understanding Uniform Guidance
Uniform Guidance at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
A Commitment to Excellence in Research Administration
What is the Uniform Guidance?
°Õ³ó±ðÌýUniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) is a federal regulation that sets consistent rules for managing sponsored research funding. It promotes transparency, accountability, and effective use of funds.
While originally created for federal grants, these principles are now widely recognized as best practices for all types of awards—federal, state, private, or industry.
Why Â鶹ÊÓƵ Applies It Across All Awards
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we apply Uniform Guidance principles across all research and sponsored projectsÌý³Ù´Ç:
- ·¡²Ô²õ³Ü°ù±ðÌýfairness and consistency in managing research funds
- Reduce the risk of audit findings
- ±Ê°ù´Ç±¹¾±»å±ðÌýclear expectations for faculty and staff
- Align with national best practices in research administration
What’s New in the 2024 Update?
Effective October 1, 2024, several changes make compliance easier:
- Equipment threshold increased to $10,000
- Simplified procurement requirements
- Clarified guidance for subawards and indirect costs
Our Shared Commitment
Applying these practices consistently supports:
- Faculty success and fewer administrative hurdles
- Stronger internal controls for leadership
- Audit-ready processes for accounting partners