This information sheet illustrates the current rates utilized at the University for sponsored projects and programs. Download printable version.
The University’s F & A rate components are defined by the Office of Finance and Treasury.
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The following rates apply to all sponsored projects and programs. Proposal budgets must be prepared using these rates. Rates are negotiated annually. This information is frequently updated – please check it regularly to confirm you have the most current information.
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Assistant In Research (Graduate Students) – BPG 209
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Academic Year Pre General Examination
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Academic Year Post General Examination
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FY2013
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$23,650
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FY2013
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$24,680
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FY2012
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$22,920
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FY2012
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$23,920
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FY2011
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$22,250
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FY2011
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$23,250
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Summer – Maximum Amount
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$8,000
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Tuition – Assistant In Research (Graduate Students) – BPG 212
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Sponsor Allowing Federally Negotiated F & A Rate
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Sponsor Allowing Less Than Federally Negotiated F & A Rate
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FY2013
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$20,250
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FY2013
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$40,500
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FY2012
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$19,310
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FY2012
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$38,620
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FY2011
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$19,045
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FY2011
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$38,090
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The Tuition Rates Above Include The Student Health Benefit Rate Listed Below
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Dissertation Completion Enrollment Rate (DCE)
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FY2013
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$1,850
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FY2013
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$478/mo
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FY2012
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$1,620
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FY2012
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$442/mo
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FY2011
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$1,450
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FY2011
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$423/mo
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Fringe Benefit Rate (excludes students)
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Main Campus
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Non Academic Departments
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FY2013
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34.2%
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FY2013
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27.5%
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FY2012
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35.5%
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FY2012
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28.9%
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FY2011
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34.5%
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FY2011
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28.2%
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Institutional Allowance – BPG 260
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Refer to Dean of Faculty memo for more Information
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Appointments of 3 to 12 months – use minimum
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$5,500
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Appointments of less than 3 months – use minimum
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$2,100
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Escalation Rates
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Overall Proposal
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4%
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Graduate Student Salaries – BPG 209
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2.5%
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Tuition – BPG212
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4%
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Undergraduate Student Salaries – BPG 208
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3%
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Facilities And Administrative (Indirect Cost) Rates
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On Campus
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61%
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Off Campus *
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26%
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Total Direct Costs - Rate applies to all budget items and should be used when sponsor does not allow the federally negotiated rate
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Modified Total Direct Costs – Rate includes all direct costs except tuition and fees, stipends, participant support costs, equipment over $5,000, subaward costs over the first $25,000 (for each subaward), renovation costs
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*See Off Campus Policy for details
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Sponsor Specific Information
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NIH Salary Cap CY2013
When calculating the salary, use 9 mo. AY salary + summer salary. Amount over the cap must be charged to a fund 20 account.
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$179,700
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NIH Graduate Student Salary CY2013
The NIH awards funds for a graduate student up to the “0” level NRSA Postdoctoral stipend. However, rebudget of funds can be done to compensate a graduate student up to the amount paid to a first year post-doctoral scientist performing comparable work. This cost must include salary, fringe and tuition.
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$39,264
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NIH Proposal Escalation Rate
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2%
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