Multi-Campus Awards (MCAs)

Find information about incoming and outgoing Multi-Campus Awards (MCAs, formerly known as “intercampus subawards”).

A Multi-Campus Award is necessary when more than one UC campus will be engaging in a sponsored project. An MCA is a formal, legally binding agreement between one UC campus and another, funded by a third-party (ie. NSF, NIH).

Incoming MCA (UCSD is the recipient)

• Setting up an Incoming MCA
• Allocating an Incoming MCA
• Determining MCA Balances

Outgoing MCA (UCSD is the prime)

• Submit a request for an Outgoing MCA
• Allocating an Outgoing MCA

MCA-related FFATA Reporting (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act)

• Reporting applies to both incoming and outgoing subawards under Federally Sponsored MCAs.
• Contact Sheila Paul for FFATA Reporting requirements: skpaul@ucsd.edu.