Facilities & Administrative Cost Rates
Boston University’s Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rates are negotiated with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The following rates should be reflected on all future grant and contract proposals for the dates specified:
| Research | Instruction/Training | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 65.0% | 53.0% | 39.0% |
| Off Campus | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Research | Instruction/Training | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | 64.5% | 53.0% | 38.0% |
| Off Campus | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
The above rates will be applied on a modified total direct cost (MTDC) basis. MTDC is defined as total direct costs less the following expenses:
- Room and/or Board allowance (GL account 517200)
- Patient services (GL account 516300)
- Moveable capital equipment costing $5,000 or more (GL accounts 571400 and 571420)
- Subcontract costs (GL account 517520) exceeding $25,000 on each subcontract
- Student Aid (GL accounts 520100-524999)
- External rent(GL account 576100-576120)
- Alteration and renovation costs
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the rates on proposal budgets, contact Sponsored Programs on the Charles River Campus at 617-353-4365 or ospinfo@bu.edu. At the Medical Campus, please call 617-638-4600.