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Budget Information - Indirect Costs, Fringe Benefits, Tuition, Travel Rates, Animal Care Per Diem Charges

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INDIRECT COST (F&A) RATES
The University's Indirect Cost Rate Agreement dated July 28, 2009 is effective until June 30, 2012. The cognizant federal agency for the agreement is U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

On-Campus Off-Campus
Research 41.0 26.0
Instruction 55.0 26.0
Other Activities 35.0 26.0

Indirect cost rates: In most instances, to be applied to all budget items except capital expenditures (equipment $5,000 or more per unit), tuition remission, the portion of each individual subcontract in excess of $25,000, charges for patient care, rental costs of off-site facilities, and scholarships and fellowships. Off-campus rate is applied in cases where rent for off-campus facilities is budgeted as a direct cost.

Indirect cost rate for TN State Agencies and Local Governments: 15%.

FRINGE BENEFIT RATES FOR UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS EMPLOYEES

-All Salaried Employees, monthly: 36.4% (includes academic year and summer/extra compensation)

-All Hourly Employees, bi-weekly: 60.1% (includes overtime)

-Temporary Employees: 7.7% (hired for 6 months or less)

-Students: 0.0% (must be enrolled half time)

GRADUATE STUDENT TUITION
For Academic Year 2009-10, student tuition (in-state) is $4,085 per semester and $8,170 for the full academic year. For future years, budget a 9% increase.

TRAVEL RATES
For up to date travel rates for transportation, lodging, and per diems, go to Accounting Office Travel Rate Schedule.

ANIMAL CARE PER DIEM CHARGES
The University's Animal Care Charges outlined below became effective July 1, 2003.

Species Memphis Rate
Guinea Pig $0.85
Rabbit $1.50
Rat $0.35
Vole $0.20
Hamster $0.45
Mice, Small Box (1-5) $6.00/month
Mice, Large Box (min 6) $15.00/month
Mice, Sterile (microisolated) $0.40/animal

The University of Memphis • Research Support Services • Administration Building 315 • Memphis, TN 38152 • Phone: (901) 678-2533 • Fax: (901) 678-2199