Each plan has its own specific fringe rate which is approved by the State Comptroller. Fringe benefits are considered legitimate direct costs and must be calculated for every grant. Submitting technical reports on the progress of the research project as required by sponsoring agencies is the investigator's responsibility. Federal regulations govern the use of human subjects in research. The IRB meets on the first Monday of each month.
All research projects incur direct and indirect costs.
Reimbursement of indirect costs enables the institution to functionally support its research programs. Universities are expected to recover indirect costs by calculating their appropriate rate based upon federal cost principles, generally accepted accounting practices, and the institution's policies. The policy of the University of Connecticut Health Center is to request full indirect cost recovery in every proposal seeking extramural support of a project. Indirect costs rates vary according to the type of research undertaken. In the event that a sponsor has a written policy limiting or denying indirect cost recovery, a copy of the policy must accompany the research proposal when it is routed for Health Center approval.