definiens: . FTE Rate means, ( a ) if for Research activities, [ * * ] Dollars ( $ [ * * ] ), or any other lower rate charged byAVEO to a Third Party pursuant to an agreement for a comparable type and scope of Research related activities, or ( b ) if forDevelopment activities, [ * * ] Dollars ( $ [ * * ] ), or such other rate agreed upon by the Parties . The FTE Rate shall not include out - of - pocket Third Party expenses, such as ( for example and without limiting the generality of the foregoing ) microarray studies, mouse acquisition and external housing costs, funding of Third Party Research or Development activities and Third Partyconsulting fees . After January 1, 2008, the FTE Rate may be increased or decreased by the percentage increase or decrease inthe CPI as of the then most recent December 31 over the level of the CPI as of the December 31 after the previous year, provided that such adjustment to the FTE Rate shall not exceed [ * * ] percent ( [ * * ] % ) for any given adjustment