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Thank you for your support for Effort Reporting 2007. Now that the effort certification period has closed, we will continue to update ECs regarding what needs to be done in each phase of the effort reporting cycle; system modifications; training opportunities; and any changes in federal guidelines or Columbia effort reporting policy. Please click here to read the details.

Although the 2008 effort certification period will not open until the Fall, there are some responsibilities we must complete during the course of the year – and they will make certification easier in 2008. Please click here to read the details.
Effort Reporting - Overview


Effort Reporting Reminder
Remember to monitor effort at least quarterly.
The fiscal year ends June 30.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at
effort-reporting@columbia.edu

www.effortreporting.columbia.edu
https://ecrt.columbia.edu
https://www.rascal.columbia.edu/login/tc0068/

In addition to the Reference Guides, FAQs, and Additional Resources located within this website, if you have questions about the effort certification process, the following resources are available to assist you:

Effort Reporting Email effort-reporting@columbia.edu
Effort Reporting Helpdesk (212) 851 – 7101
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET


What is effort reporting?

Effort reporting is the federally-mandated process by which the salary charged to a sponsored project is certified as being reasonable in relation to the effort expended on that project.

Why do effort reporting?

The federal government requires effort reporting.  Effort reports constitute one of the primary auditable documents to support salary costs on a sponsored project.

Who is required to certify effort

  • All Officers of Instruction and Officers of Research other than postdocs ("Faculty") who receive sponsored project funding or apply effort to any sponsored projects are required to certify their own effort.
  • Principal investigators are required to certify the effort of postdocs, graduate students and staff funded by their grants.