Projects which involve extensive data accumulation, analysis and entry, surveying, tabulation, cataloging, searching literature, and reporting. Fringe benefits are the University s contribution to Social Security, group insurance plans and retirement programs. These contributions are expressed in terms of a percentage of salary. They are re-stated at the beginning of each fiscal year and publicized widely, along with the announcement of facilities and administrative cost rates. Student wages are exempt from FICA taxes only while the student is enrolled full-time and attending classes.
Overseas salaries are also exempt from any personnel benefit changes.
No benefits are assessed to wages paid to nonresident postdoctoral fellows. Some types of awards do not allow fringe benefits. Consultants Refer to the policy guidelines of the sponsoring agency to determine when project funds may be used for consultant fees. A selection process has been documented in writing regarding the selection of the most qualified person available. The charge is appropriate to the services rendered and the consultant s qualifications.