Part of the Office of the Controller, Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF) includes the Research Policy & Indirect Costs (RPIC) group. These units are responsible for the overall management and operation of post-award financial administration of sponsored programs at the University, including coordination of the University’s periodic indirect cost rate proposal and effort certification processes. Learn more about each area below:
The University’s financial system, Accounting and Reporting at Columbia (ARC) was launched in July 2012. Please navigate to the ARC Tool Kit for information on System Access, Training and Tools, Reporting, and Where to Go for Help.
Also learn more about:
Lifecycle of Sponsored Projects
Award Initiation
Seek or Secure Funding
Develop Proposal
Institutional Clearances
Award Execution
Submit Proposal & Sponsor Review
Award Funded: Final Terms
Award Management
Project Initiation Notification
Purchase Goods and Services
Pay Salaries
Monitor Financial Statements
Subawards
Effort Reporting
Award Closeout
Closeout
Submit Final Sponsor-Required Reports
Relinquishments