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Kathleen Krum, Matt Kerttula3

2/1/23

student contributing unpaid effort

One potential way to support the student would be a scholarship if allowed by the sponsor. I support

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student contributing unpaid effort

One potential way to support the student would be a scholarship if allowed by the sponsor. I support

2/1/23

11/14/22

Sponsored Effort during Sabbatical

I have a faculty member who is taking a 4 month sabbatical. This qualifies them for 100% of the base

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Sponsored Effort during Sabbatical

I have a faculty member who is taking a 4 month sabbatical. This qualifies them for 100% of the base

11/14/22

9/20/22

Grad students, payroll and effort

As part of a discussion about rebudgeting a grant for post-doc salary, I just had a PI email me and

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Grad students, payroll and effort

As part of a discussion about rebudgeting a grant for post-doc salary, I just had a PI email me and

9/20/22

1/14/22

Proposal effort tracking

I'm in Chemistry, and with the NIH MIRA effort requirements, we are starting to have more

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Proposal effort tracking

I'm in Chemistry, and with the NIH MIRA effort requirements, we are starting to have more

1/14/22

Jill Bezecny, … Heather Steen3

1/14/22

NSF non-payroll effort

Jill, one thing I do in a situation like this (if my PI's work is done) is just make sure the end

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NSF non-payroll effort

Jill, one thing I do in a situation like this (if my PI's work is done) is just make sure the end

1/14/22

1/5/22

Track Expenses App

A great track expenses app will keep you on top of your business's spending. This program will

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Track Expenses App

A great track expenses app will keep you on top of your business's spending. This program will

1/5/22

Suzanne Blodgett, Nicole Pilman3

11/16/21

Is Effort Reduction Required if Going from Paid to Unpaid Effort

Hi Suzanne, Since the Co-I is key personnel and there is a change to that relationship and effort

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Is Effort Reduction Required if Going from Paid to Unpaid Effort

Hi Suzanne, Since the Co-I is key personnel and there is a change to that relationship and effort

11/16/21

Angi Aune, Andrew Carlson2

6/25/21

Hi Angi, 1. Given that the project had limited scope and usability, is there truly an obligation to

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Hi Angi, 1. Given that the project had limited scope and usability, is there truly an obligation to

6/25/21

Angi Aune, … David Hagen3

4/6/21

Teaching release effort

I agree with Erin and would consider what you have defined as AY research buyout as allowable time to

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Teaching release effort

I agree with Erin and would consider what you have defined as AY research buyout as allowable time to

4/6/21

Hlitawci Xiong, David Hagen2

12/7/20

Clarfication: 1% certification for a least one effort period

Hi, That's correct. The effort coordinator should create RTD to reflect the 1% that was certified

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Clarfication: 1% certification for a least one effort period

Hi, That's correct. The effort coordinator should create RTD to reflect the 1% that was certified

12/7/20

made...@umn.edu, April Snyder2

12/1/20

Cost Share F&A?

It will depend on the RFP guidance - if it's not outlined in the RFP, I'd suggest reaching

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Cost Share F&A?

It will depend on the RFP guidance - if it's not outlined in the RFP, I'd suggest reaching

12/1/20

Andrew Carlson, … lars...@umn.edu4

10/22/20

Civil service and bargaining unit staff have furlough days. Since they are not paid for those

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Civil service and bargaining unit staff have furlough days. Since they are not paid for those

10/22/20

math...@umn.edu, Rachel Veenstra2

8/11/20

Grad Student Effort - Working on Thesis

When I see situations like the one you explained, I email the PI and ask if there needs to be an

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Grad Student Effort - Working on Thesis

When I see situations like the one you explained, I email the PI and ask if there needs to be an

8/11/20

Mary Kosowski, Sanoa Hagen2

3/31/20

Re: What salary base to use if the person has multiple appointments?

I know this is late but I agree that you should use the salary base equal to the dept where the work

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Re: What salary base to use if the person has multiple appointments?

I know this is late but I agree that you should use the salary base equal to the dept where the work

3/31/20

Kathy Kipp-Huspeni, … David Hagen3

9/3/19

Payment on grant as AUG?

I agree with Erin that it sounds more like an overload payment than an augmentation, but to

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Payment on grant as AUG?

I agree with Erin that it sounds more like an overload payment than an augmentation, but to

9/3/19

Noel Schumacher, David Hagen2

8/8/19

Yeah, it is Effort time again and I have a salary cap question

Hi Noel, Your approach is the more accurate of the two. The salary cap is considered to be a rate of

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Yeah, it is Effort time again and I have a salary cap question

Hi Noel, Your approach is the more accurate of the two. The salary cap is considered to be a rate of

8/8/19

aune...@umn.edu, David Hagen2

8/1/19

PRF vs budget for effort

The PRF is for internal routing purposes only. Since it is not sent to the sponsor it doesn't

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PRF vs budget for effort

The PRF is for internal routing purposes only. Since it is not sent to the sponsor it doesn't

8/1/19

Kathy Kipp-Huspeni, march0162

6/28/19

key personnel increment salary

Hi Kathy, I spoke with David Hagen. We both feel this sounds like an overload payment. Per Uniform

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key personnel increment salary

Hi Kathy, I spoke with David Hagen. We both feel this sounds like an overload payment. Per Uniform

6/28/19

made...@umn.edu, andrewca...@gmail.com2

6/14/19

Fringe rates when less that 75% appointment?

Not that I am aware of. I would suggest creating a spreadsheet with the calculation breakdown for

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Fringe rates when less that 75% appointment?

Not that I am aware of. I would suggest creating a spreadsheet with the calculation breakdown for

6/14/19

made...@umn.edu, David Hagen3

5/23/19

Non-Salary Cost Share?

Can you cost share a consultant's time if they have agreed to waive their consultant fee? How

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Non-Salary Cost Share?

Can you cost share a consultant's time if they have agreed to waive their consultant fee? How

5/23/19

rung...@umn.edu, … Sheila Lem6

4/12/19

Best practice for retros that cross effort periods

It depends on the timing and circumstances. You cannot cross fiscal years for sponsored or non-

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Best practice for retros that cross effort periods

It depends on the timing and circumstances. You cannot cross fiscal years for sponsored or non-

4/12/19

koso...@umn.edu, asal...@umn.edu2

3/28/19

Retired/Emeritus PI and effort certification

The PI should still be aware of who is working on their grant and their effort levels. Since they

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Retired/Emeritus PI and effort certification

The PI should still be aware of who is working on their grant and their effort levels. Since they

3/28/19

April Snyder, … koso...@umn.edu4

2/28/19

Has anyone had a sponsor try to expressly prohibit charging paternity or maternity leave? I've

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Has anyone had a sponsor try to expressly prohibit charging paternity or maternity leave? I've

2/28/19

koso...@umn.edu, David Hagen3

2/28/19

new salary cap for 2019

What is the current grad student cap?

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new salary cap for 2019

What is the current grad student cap?

2/28/19

Jerian Lind, march0162

12/18/18

PI Effort at Multiple Sites

Hi Jerian, I reached out to David Hagen for his take on this and he provided the answer below... If

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PI Effort at Multiple Sites

Hi Jerian, I reached out to David Hagen for his take on this and he provided the answer below... If

12/18/18

made...@umn.edu, David Hagen3

10/8/18

Calculating Cost Share for Salary Cap

Here is a very simple example: Sara Smith's annual Institutional Base Salary is $200000; her

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Calculating Cost Share for Salary Cap

Here is a very simple example: Sara Smith's annual Institutional Base Salary is $200000; her

10/8/18

kert...@umn.edu, caac Certified Approver Program2

6/15/18

Non-recurring lump sum from Sponsored funds made available by program income

Hello Matt, Are the services provided by the consulting faculty members clearly outlined as being

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Non-recurring lump sum from Sponsored funds made available by program income

Hello Matt, Are the services provided by the consulting faculty members clearly outlined as being

6/15/18

Noel Schumacher, caac Certified Approver Program2

4/6/18

Effort on VA or Other Awards During Sabbatical

That is correct, they can supplement their sabbatical pay with paid effort on research. https://

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Effort on VA or Other Awards During Sabbatical

That is correct, they can supplement their sabbatical pay with paid effort on research. https://

4/6/18

jfri...@umn.edu, tk2

4/2/18

Looking for tool to help with NIH Salary Cap + 9 over 12 compensation effort calculation

I have something, but it would be better discussed in person than me sending you my worksheet.

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Looking for tool to help with NIH Salary Cap + 9 over 12 compensation effort calculation

I have something, but it would be better discussed in person than me sending you my worksheet.

4/2/18

dhit...@umn.edu, … Sheila Lem3

2/15/18

Salary cap from NIH Prime

Yes, the NIH Salary Cap would apply. All terms from the sponsor should pass through to the

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Salary cap from NIH Prime

Yes, the NIH Salary Cap would apply. All terms from the sponsor should pass through to the

2/15/18

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