Federal Sponsor Requirements for Acknowledging Funding

The Stevens Amendment requires that in journal articles, reports and presentations at scholarly meetings, investigators and others recognize the federal government for its support of research However, whether required or not, the University recommends that it is best practice to acknowledge sponsor support. There may be occasions when sponsors specifically request names not be used or be used only with approval. Such restrictions would usually be part of the award document. Research Administrative Services can answer specific questions about sponsor acknowledgment. For your convenience, we have provided links to several federal sponsors where you can obtain the specific acknowledgement and disclaimer language for your federal award.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Department of Agriculture

Department of Defense- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

Department of Energy

Environmental Protection Agency

Health and Human Services

Health Resources and Services Administration

Institute of Museum and Library Sciences

National Endowment for The Arts

National Endowment for The Humanities

National Institutes of Health

National Science Foundation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)