Extramural support given to UW-Madison in the form of gifts, grants, contracts and cooperative agreements for the purpose of conducting research. They are reported to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on a quarterly basis as required under University of Wisconsin System Administrative Policies 342: Extramural Support Administration. Research awards do not include separate direct appropriations for research to UW-Madison by the State of Wisconsin or the U.S. Federal Government; however, they may include grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements with state or federal agencies.