Cost centres consist of a unique six (6) digit number which identifies a research grant/contract in the University's financial reporting system.
All internal research projects such as start-up, minor, other research grants, and professional expense reimbursements (PERs) begin with 4xxxxx.
Externally sponsored research grants/contracts such as government, private industry, and donor funding being with 5xxxxx.
Visit the How to Services - Cost Centre Set-up for more information.