Effort & Travel

With the implementation of Cost Accounting Standards, the University needs to track all expenses associated with grants and contracts. This includes not only the charges on the grant or contract but all contributed effort or other cost share charges.

UND must be able to account for all commitments made in a proposal even if we are not required to report them to the sponsor. Therefore, be aware that if you are including time and effort for UND faculty or staff in a proposal, they will be required to certify to their effort through our UND Compensation Compliance (UNDCC) System.

Cost Accounting Standards

Cost Accounting Standards also apply to reimbursement of travel on grants and contracts. Travel on a grant or contract is allowable if the individual is receiving salary from or documenting effort on that funding source.