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As a recipient of significant external funding, the University must assure Federal and other sponsors that the assignment of time and associated salary and fringe benefit costs to the projects they sponsor is fair, consistent, and timely. The University fulfills this responsibility through Effort Reporting. Effort Reporting is required of exempt faculty and staff in departments with sponsored funding. Effort reporting is managed through ASRSP and the Controller’s Office, with input from OSR.
Accessing Effort Reporting System
At NU, Effort is certified on a quarterly basis. To access the online Certification System, click the following link. Enter your NetID and password once you are on the Effort Reporting logon page. If you have never used the system, we strongly recommend you to
https://ersweb.itcs.northwestern.edu/GenericERS/
Quick Start Guide
Faculty or Certifiers
If you have never used the online Effort Reporting System or you are not familiar with the Federal requirement of Effort Reporting, we strongly recommend reviewing Basics of Effort Reporting and the Certifier’s job aid to get started.
Certifier: Basics of Effort Reporting (Slide Show or PDF )
Certifier’s job aid: Certification screen-by-screen guide
Administrators
Administrator’s job aid: Pre Review screen-by-screen guide
Department Coordinator Guides: Effort Certification & Commitment Management
Helpful References
Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs is Under Construction
NIH salary cap limitation: Salary cap planning worksheet
Calendar: Effort Reporting Periods
Effort Reporting Policies & Related Links
Key Effort Reporting Policies ( PDF).
Reporting Procedures and Timeline ( PDF).
Effort Roles and Responsibilities ( PDF)
Questions about Training?
We provide regular Effort system navigation and policies/procedures trainings. Contact jennifer-wei@northwestern.edu with questions regarding training.
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