Updated F&A Rates for FY25 and Revised Budget Templates

The University has recently negotiated new Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rates with the Department of Health & Human Services for fiscal year 2025 and beyond. The new rates are in effect beginning July 1, 2024. The revised F&A rates can be found here. Until further notice, the following rates should be reflected on all […]

Facilities and Administrative Costs and Analysis

Overview Facilities and administrative (F&A) costs are costs that are not readily identifiable with individual projects, and are also called overhead or indirect costs. They include: library operations, utility costs, depreciation of buildings and equipment, operations and maintenance costs, grant and contract administration and accounting, and general administrative expenses for central offices such as the […]

Rachelle Joseph

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Sponsored Programs, Rachelle Joseph joins Sponsored Programs with a diverse background in research and education. As an accomplished administrative and financial leader in academic medicine, she has specialized in supporting faculty research and driving medical education initiatives across large institutions. With over 15 years of experience in financial […]

NIH, AHRQ, and HRSA Announce FY 2024 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees, and Other Budgetary Levels

Stipend increases are announced for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Kirschstein-National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training-related expenses and institutional allowances for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows reflect a moderate increase. The tuition and fees for all educational levels remain unchanged from the prior budget year. Please see […]

Important National Science Foundation (NSF) Updates

The National Science Foundation has announced updates to the: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide NSF Award Terms and Conditions NSF Grants.gov Application Guide If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact your Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Officer. NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) The revised version of […]

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