Implementation of the Research Terms and Conditions

Revised Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) have been issued, as announced in the March 14, 2017 Federal Register. The RTCs address and implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) issued by the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and are made available to research agencies for use with research and research-related awards. The RTCs incorporate the entire Uniform Guidance by reference and clarify or supplement existing provisions where appropriate.

NSF continues to serve as the sponsor of the updated RTCs. Participating agencies will implement the RTCs as indicated in the Agency Implementation Statements. They will each post agency-specific requirements on the NSF RTC site.

Learn more about the revised RTCs, documents available, and the agency-specific requirements. You can find the Prior Approval Matrix, Subaward Matrix, and National Policy Requirements on the NSF website, as well.