Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

SFU Policies: Research

What are the SFU policies relating to research administration matters?

Tri-Agency funding

How to determine the eligibility of expenses?

Program and funding opportunity guidelines
Four principles which govern the appropriate use of grant funds
TAGFA directives
SFU policies and procedures

Why are long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, pension, medical, vision and dental care and maternity leave benefits for research personnel considered discretionary benefits on Tri-Agency grants (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) at SFU?

Tri-Agency monitoring visits confirm that only institutional non-discretionary benefits on compensation-related expenditures are allowable.

Under the SFU policy for Employment of Personnel Funded from Research (R50.02), SFU's non-discretionary benefits are only legislated benefits: Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and Worker's Compensation coverage.

Thus, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, pension, medical, vision and dental care, and maternity leave benefits would be considered discretionary. Consequently, such benefits are not allowable on Tri-Agency-related grants.

Externally Restricted Non-Research Funding: Fund 25

How do I request for a project set up for externally restricted non-research funding?

Before entering into the agreement or contract, the account owner responsible for the project should complete an SFU Non-Research Funding Application form.

Non-Research Funding Application form

Please fill out the form and send it to Legal Affairs (Li-Jeen Broshko) along with the agreement to obtain internal approval. Once approved, it will be reviewed and approved by appointed individuals with signing authorization under SFU policy B 10.11.

Send the completed SFU Non-Research Funding Application form and a copy of the approved agreement or contract to Research Accounting. We will create a new project account number to keep a separate accounting record and email a Project Account Memo to the account owner and Department Manager.

Read more about this at SFU Policy: Service Contracts (AD 3.13)

Contact Research Accounting

778.782.8008
res-acct@sfu.ca

Finance

research accounting