To the extent that the policy of the sponsor has been verified, the University accepts the limitation on indirect cost recovery. In the interest of having current information available regarding these exceptions, Grants and Contracts Administration requests these sponsors provide a copy of their policy statement regarding payment of indirect cost, the applicable budget guidelines for funding recipients, or other evidence of their existing position on payment of indirect cost. During the conversations with sponsors concerning Indirect Cost, it is important to emphasize our desire to clearly understand their rules and to obtain definitive information for future use in the proposal process and subsequent award administration. In addition, since indirect cost is the reimbursement of real expenses, the verification of sponsor policy is an important step in our process of insuring that indirect costs are recovered to the greatest extent possible. For those situations where less than the full Indirect Cost is being requrested, a waiver must be obtained prior to submittal of the proposal.
Waivers are determined on a case by case basis.