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How to Allocate IDC to the CICMD Instruction Guide

UFIRST guide explaining annual F&A (IDC) return distribution and Step 1 instructions to update project IDC returns in the system.

UFIRST guide page showing Steps 2–4 for updating Project IDC returns. Step 2 explains options to add a new IDC distribution or update an existing one, with buttons labeled “Add” and “Update.” Step 3 shows selecting a project for the distribution. Step 4 demonstrates searching for and selecting a center (example: CICMD) to receive IDC distributions, including use of a wildcard percent search.

UFIRST guide page showing Step 5 for updating Project IDC returns. It instructs users to enter the percentage of IDC to allocate to a center (example shown: 7.5%), noting that only three centers per project can receive distributions and the total cannot exceed 7.5%. The page also includes instructions for running reports through Enterprise Reporting to view existing center allocations.

UFIRST guide page showing how to run reports in Enterprise Analytics. The image highlights navigation to Team Content > Sponsored Program Information > Awards and selecting the “Center Return” report. It also shows options to run the report in different formats, including HTML, PDF, Excel, and CSV.

Important Note: Please contact your designated research administrator if you do not have the appropriate roles to run the report.