Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSU SPF) complies with federal laws and regulations governing exports and ensures that compliance is consistent with the University’s open academic environment.

 The HSU SPF Indirect Revenue Distribution Policy outlines how Indirect revenues are used. The Policy then provides for the distribution of the remaining revenues at specified percentages.

• hsu_spf_indirect_distribution_policy_3-8-16.pdf

 Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is responsible for recording cost sharing and maintaining records that are subject to audit. If cost sharing documentation is not maintained, costs may be disallowed and future funding jeopardized. This document outlines procedures to be followed when an award has a cost-sharing requirement.

 The purpose of this policy is to assist SPF management in identifying those individuals who are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PI’s), and Project Directors (PDs) for projects managed by SPF.

 Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSU SPF) requires that all salaries and wages charged to sponsored projects are certified consistent with federal requirements. Effort reporting is required by all individuals who receive compensation from a federal grant or contract directly, or through cost sharing. As a condition to receiving federal funding, HSU SPF is required to maintain and certify the percentage of time that employees devote to federally-funded sponsored projects.

Certain types of equipment, software and technology are regulated by the U.S. government and this may impact the university and its employees’ ability to host international visitors, participate in international conferences, and conduct research in a completely open environment. While the CSU remains dedicated to academic freedom and openness in research, it must comply with the various laws and regulations known as export controls. Non-compliance with export controls may subject the university and individuals involved to civil and criminal penalties.

 CSU guidelines for applying for a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the FAA for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, a.k.a. "Drones."

• coa_application_guidelines_5-19_final.pdf

Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSUSPF) receives award funding from various sources including, but not limited to federal, state, local, non-governmental, and private funders. This policy establishes procedures to properly close out awards to fulfill all obligations of the project in the required time frame as required by the funder.

 The purpose of this policy is to assist SPF management in identifying those individuals who are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PI’s), and Project Directors (PDs) for projects managed by SPF.

The Indirect Rate Policy sets approved rates for Indirect Cost revenue and provided a process for negotiation when the Principal Investigator intends to use less than the funder published maximum allowed rate.

• indirect_rate_policy.pdf