Getting VAT Right for Research Grants

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This course provides a quick overview of the basic principles of VAT and the rates, with specific reference to research grants, and guidance on the approach to take for different funder types. It highlights the questions to ask to help clarify each situation and points staff in the direction of the many resources and people to help.

Anyone involved with costing or managing research grants, and those responsible for ensuring grant compliance. This includes the Research Operations Office (ROO) staff, research grant administrators and project co-ordinators.

• Basics of VAT
• Why VAT matters when costing grants
• Determining VAT status of your grant
• Guidance and tools

This course will help staff correctly handle VAT for their research grant.

Online course with a scored quiz at the end. There is a certificate available within course upon completion and is highly recommended to download as a .pdf for your own records.

The course is available on the University's Moodle system, you will be prompted for your RAVEN password. The course can be accessed from the following recommended devices:

• PC or Mac (the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari)
• Tablets
• Smartphones

Please make a booking in order to receive the web link to access the material for this online module.

The course takes an estimated 45-60 minutes to complete, followed by a mandatory knowledge check.