The type of sponsor affects what regulations are applied:
- Federal sponsors: Use the federal regulation pyramid of precedence when applying terms and regulations.
- Non-federal sponsors: Use the award's terms and conditions, while following MIT policy.
Federal Regulation Pyramid of Precedence
The federal regulation pyramid of precedence shows how to apply agreement and agency terms, MIT policy, and broad federal regulations to federal awards. To determine applicable regulations, begin with the federal award agreement and move down the pyramid, ending with the federal regulations.
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- First, look for special terms and conditions in the agreement or funding solicitation.
- Where the award terms and conditions are silent, apply agency-specific terms. Federal agencies each implement the federal regulations according to their own terms.
- Next, apply MIT standard terms unless the award or agency state otherwise.
- Every federal award is subject to federal regulations. Apply Uniform Guidance and the FAR, which define the principles for determining costs that are allowable, allocable and reasonable to charge to federal awards.
If you have questions about a specific award, contact your RAS CA.
Agency-Specific Terms
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
- Army Research Office (ARO) and Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
- Department of Energy (DOE) – Office of Science
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)