In most cases, each country assumes responsibility for support of its own participation in the project within its own territory. For other programs, institutions are required to share in the cost of each research project. This may be accomplished by a contribution to any cost element in the project, direct or indirect. Cost sharing does not apply to conferences and symposia. International programs normally up to 2 years.
Assistance is disbursed by letter of credit or as required.
Other programs in social, behavioral and economic sciences and in science resources studies provide funds which may be used for paying costs necessary to conduct research or studies, such as salaries and wages, equipment and supplies, travel, publication costs, and other direct and indirect costs. Grants are made on a competitive basis. For all programs, funds may not be used for purposes other than those specified in the proposal. Annual, semiannual, progress or final reports are also required for each grant. For travel grants, a travel report is required.