Proposal Management: Additional Help: 3.2

3.2 UM Cost Share

eRPM is only used to confirm cost sharing approvals. Request cost sharing outside of the eRPM system & record commitments in eRPM.

Request cost sharing directly from participating units to secure commitments. Record commitments in the UM Cost Sharing section.

See Costing Sharing Definitions and policies on the Cost Sharing Overview and Requirements ORSP webpage.

Enter Line Item

For the first line item, enter:

1. Line Item description (e.g., 10% AY Effort for Joe Doe or equipment)
2. Direct - Total Period - Required to route for approval.
3. Indirect - Total Period - Required to route for approval.
4. Direct - Initial Period
5. Indirect - Initial Period
6. Source - Optional Field
   Provide Shortcode or text.
7. Dept ID - Required field
   Department providing cost sharing, if unknown ask the contributor.  Look up people and departments in the Research Administrator - Blue Pages.
8. Click Save.

The UM Cost Sharing totals are carried over to Proposed Budget and Time Period totals section.

Add New Line Items

1. Click Add to create a new line.
2. Follow steps 1-8 from Enter Line Item above.
3. Add additional line items until you are finished.
   Note Budget totals are calculated below the line items.

Edit

1. To edit a line item, click Edit next to it.
2. Make changes as needed.

Delete

1. To remove a budget item, click the box next to it.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click OK to confirm you want to delete this line item.