“Cost Sharing” is an institution’s contribution to the total cost of a sponsored program. These are costs not covered by the sponsor and, as explained below, may include: cash, equipment, in-kind faculty time or indirect costs covered by a university. Cost sharing at GW on grants and contracts reflects the University's contribution to the costs of doing a sponsored research program and requires the approvals of appropriate offices in the University. Sponsors sometimes expect universities to demonstrate a commitment to a program by providing some form of cost sharing. GW strives to cost share only when it is mandated.

For more information on Cost Sharing, see sections of the OCRO Handbook outlined below:

Kinds of Cost Sharing

Types of Cost Sharing Commitments

Committing to Cost Sharing