Frequently Accessed Pages
Effort Commitments and Payroll Certification
RAMP - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No-Cost Extension Request Procedures
Extramural Support Policies and Procedures
Research Education Development (RED)
Award Statistics FY24
Total Awards
$1912M
Federal Awards
$1008M
Non-Federal Awards
$904M
Research Expenditures
6th (FY23)
Cost Sharing Policy
Page Updated: September 9, 2025
As one of the nation's leading research institutions, the University of Wisconsin - Madison recognizes the importance of providing good stewardship of institutional and extramural funds. The University's stewardship includes the responsibility for complying with federal requirements for proposing, managing, and documenting sponsored activities.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Cost Sharing Policy and Guidelines
Cost Sharing Policy
Approved: October, 2010
Cost Sharing Guidance
Updated: December, 2016
Cost Share Management
Pre-Award
Third Party Cost-Share Commitment Letter Template
For departments to include with proposals to indicate the third-party cost-share commitment details.
Simple Budget Template with Workday Budget Categories
Complex budget template coming soon
Post Award
Cost Share Update Form
Updated form coming soon.
Third Party Cost-Share Template
For departments to request confirmation of third-party cost-share contributions, at the end of an award.
Other Resources
Cost Share Training
Campus Review of Cost Share in WISER
For departments to use to review cost share in WISER.