The following rates have been negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services for Facilities and Administration (F&A). F&A rates are predetermined and cover the period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.
F&A RatesHealth Sciences: Boston and Grafton campuses which include the following: Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy (excluding the Feinstein Famine Center). Click here for a breakdown of the rate components.
| | FY2008 | FY2009 | FY2010/2011 | |
| | Research On Campus | 64.0% | 64.5% | 65.0% |
| | Research Off Campus | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| | Other Sponsored On Campus | 37.0% | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| | Other Sponsored Off Campus | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| | Independent Operations (HNRCA) | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| | Instruction On Campus | 64.0% | 64.0% | 64.0% |
Medford/Somerville Campus: includes College of Liberal Arts and Jackson, School of Engineering, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Engineering, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, University College of Citizenship and Public Service, College of Special Studies and the Friedman School's Feinstein Famine Center. Click here for a breakdown of the rate components.
| | Research On Campus | 53.5% |
| | Research Off Campus | 26.0% |
| | Other Sponsored On Campus | 36.5% |
| | Other Sponsored Off Campus | 26.0% |
| | Instruction On Campus | 59.0% |
| | Restricted Full Time | 27.5% |
| | Mandated | 8.0% |
| | Post Doc | 16.0% |
To be in compliance with the University's capitalization policy and the rate agreement, it is important that all capital equipment on grant and contract applications and awards be budgeted at the $5,000 level.
If you have any questions regarding the F&A rates please call Grace Viola, ext. 73718 or e-mail: grace.viola@tufts.edu. or Beth Dixon at ext. 73723 or email beth.dixon@tufts.edu.
