UW Research
Frequently-Asked Questions

What are the activity types for sponsored programs?

The major functions of an institution, as defined in Federal Uniform Guidance, include Organized Research, Instruction, Other Sponsored Activities and Other Institutional Activities. Sponsored Program Activity Type is a factor in determining applicable F&A rate(s).

These major functions have a variety of activity types. The UW has them defined in GIM 13: Activity Types section.