Is there a mechanism to override or change F&A rates pulled into the budget tool if a sponsor cap is expected, or a waiver has been obtained?
Yes, the F&A rates can be overridden to accommodate these types of situations.
FAQs
Some PIs have rates charged to their proposals in addition to the UH indirect cost rate. Will these be calculated automatically?
No, only UH F&A rates will be calculated automatically. Any additional rates, for example, service center overhead rates or recharge centers at RCUH, must be manually entered into the detailed budget, if the detailed budget is used.
Can budget periods be entered for partial years (e.g., 8 months or 18 months)?
Yes. When creating the budget, you may specify the exact time period covered by the budget.
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Are the fringe benefits rate current?
Fringe Benefit Rates are kept up to date and any new rates will appear in the Rates tab within your budget (Note: If your budget was created before the rates are updated you can click sync rates to pull in updates).
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Can I list more than one “To be named” person in the personnel section of the budget?
You can list more than one line item for “TBA Research” or “Research Associate”.
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How do you include personnel who have not yet been hired?
There is a “To Be Named” function that may be used.
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For the RTRF Credit Split in myGRANT, if we receive approval to waive all indirect costs, or no indirect costs are allowed, what should we input for the RTRF Credit Split?
Use 100% for the lead unit, and 0% for all other units if there is no indirect cost associated with the proposal. If there are multiple investigators, use 100% for the PI and 0% for the remaining investigators.
Can more than one “Proposal Activity Type” be selected?
No. This is consistent with Grants.gov, which allows only one “Proposal Activity Type” to be selected. This field maps to Grants.gov forms for certain Activity Types.
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