It is OSP policy (updated 1/29/09) that funds for tuition costs (tuition remission) for graduate research assistants included in all grant proposals and contracts be requested from all sponsors unless the sponsor expressly does not allow tuition remission. Federal grants and contracts normally allow for such costs.
Proposals that require a mandatory cost share commitment may use the appropriate tuition costs to meet the required cost share. Also, requests for the university to cover all or part of the tuition costs will be considered when inclusion of such cost would place undue hardship on the PI in completing the proposed project.
Such requests (updated 1/29/09) should be completed by PIs at least fifteen (15) business days prior to the sponsor deadline and be submitted to David Stone, Director of OSP, for consideration. Please contact your Research Development Specialist to address questions concerning completion of the form.