Participant Support Costs Guidance
What are Participant Support Costs?
Participant support costs (as defined in 2 CFR 200.75) means direct costs for items such as stipends or subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with conferences or training projects. The Uniform Guidance (2 CRF 200) requires prior approval of the Federal Agency in order to incur Participant Support Costs under federally sponsored awards.
Human Subject Budgeting Guidance
What are Human Subject Payments?
University research projects may require the participation of human subjects (also known as research participants). Often, these individuals receive payments or incentives–in the form of cash, checks or non-cash items–for their participation. Principal Investigators (PIs) and other faculty/staff members who are conducting sponsor funded research or internally funded research are responsible for ensuring that subjects are eligible to receive payments and ensuring that the payment process is appropriate.
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Human Subject Research (August 12, 2021)
Date : Aug 17 2021
In light of the current status of COVID-19 infection rates, additional guidance pertaining to Vulnerable and High Risk populations has been generated:
Faculty Separation Checklist
University of Maryland Fabricated Equipment Procedure
- Procedure Statement
The University of Maryland (UMD) must ensure property purchased with sponsored project funds is proposed, accounted for, and reported in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of UMD and applicable sponsor guidelines.
The equipment fabrication process is one method by which UMD acquires property. This Fabricated Equipment Procedure is intended to provide clarification regarding UMD’s processes and procedures related to the fabrication of equipment.
OMB Circulars
OMB Circulars Relevant to Research Administration- OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004), PDF (109 pages, 263 kb), Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (30 pages, 384 kb) -->
Historic Data - Printing to PDF
How to Download Tableau Dashboards to PDF at ORA’s website
To print a Tableau dashboard or workbook:
- Click "Download" from the menu at the bottom-right of the Tableau dashboard.
- Click the "PDF" button.
Historical Course Material
The following are examples of materials presented in previous certificate program classes. These presentations are posted to provide an idea of the type of content included in the certificate program. They do not represent current teachings. Please contact certprog@umd.edu with any questions about the current curriculum.
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Course Description
The following is a brief list of the significant items covered in each class in both the beginner and advanced tracks. Click on the topics to expand details.
Beginner Track
Course Schedules and Registration