Policies and Guidelines

As a reference tool for UBC researchers, departmental finance officers and administrators, this section summarizes UBC polices relating to sponsored research and specific purpose funds, as well the various sponsor agency policies.

UBC Policies and Guidelines

UBC Policies

View policies relating to sponsored research and specific purpose funds.

Expenditure Guidelines

Review the Expenditure Guidelines to help you determine reasonable and appropriate expenses while conducting university business.

Post-Award Guidelines

Find guidelines relating to post-award administration of research funds.

Indigenous Finance Guidelines

Outlines gift giving protocols and procedures for ensuring payments are processed in a timely manner.

Sponsor Policies

Tri-Agency Grants

Policies relating to Tri-Agency grants administered by the CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC.

Non-Tri-Agency Grants

Many other agencies and institutions have their own unique policies for administering research funds.

US Federal Grants

Policies relating to US Government-funded grants.