This page includes information about the University's fringe benefits and indirect cost (a.k.a. facilities and administration), taxes, and other rates. These are the rates that are standard for all proposals, at least when those expenses are allowed. These are the currently approved rates, with an explanation of what they cover and what is included and Sponsored Programs and can only be made when required by the funder. Type Rate Explanation Effective Date Taxes and Fringe Benefits Fringe Benefits, Full Time 46.15% of salary or wages For FICA, Workman's Comp, Pension and other expenses. Set by State of New Jersey. July 2019 - June 2020 or until a new rate is announced State of NJ Fringe Benefits Rate 2019-2020 Fringe Benefits, Part Time 7.65% of salary or wages For FICA and Workman's Comp. Set by State of New Jersey. Current Fringe Benefits, Faculty Overload, and Summer (July and August only) 7.65% of salary or wages For FICA and Workman's Comp. Set by State of New Jersey. Current Graduate Assistant Tuition Estimated or actual amount for tuition and fees Included as an additional benefit (other direct cost). See the WPU Student Accounts website for current rate: (https://www.wpunj.edu/studentaccounts/tuition-and-fees/graduate-tuition-and-fees.html).Contact OSP for estimated rates for future years. Indirect Reimbursement Rate AKA: Overhead, F&A Rate 2020-2024 College and Universities Rate Agreement (Indirect Cost/Facilities and Administration Rate Agreement) 2020-2024 54.8% For costs associated with the use of WPUNJ facilities and administrative services. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services. 07/01/2020-06/30/2024 24.0% For costs associated with off-campus activities or the use of non-WPUNJ facilities. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services. 07/01/2020-06/30/2024 2012-2020 54.6% For costs associated with the use of WPUNJ facilities and administrative services. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services. 09/01/2012-06/30/2020 21.7% For costs associated with off-campus activities or the use of non-WPUNJ facilities. Rate approved by US Department of Health and Human Services. 9/1/2012-6/30/2020 Mileage 44.5 cents/mile For automobile mileage 1/1/06 Per Diem Varies depending on city See: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates For hotels, taxi and related expenses when at a conference 7/1/98 Salaries and Wages Call the Human Resources Office @ext. 2605. Identify yourself, that you are working on a grant proposal, and the names of the people involved in the project. OSP can assist with this request. Professor (Range 30) and Associate Professor (Range 26) Contact OSP for Rate Contact OSP for Rate Last Contract Assistant Professor, Librarian and Professional (Range 22), Instructor Contact OSP for Rate Contact OSP for Rate Last Contract Professional Staff Contact OSP for Rate Contact OSP for Rate Last Contract Adjunct Contact OSP for Rate Contact OSP for Rate Last Contract Summer Salary 2/10 of Base Salary: Full Time 1/10 of Base Salary: Part Time For 2 months full time work on project or 1 month's time over summer Salary Formula for Released Time % of Time Formula: (# of credits to be released from/credits during period)*annual salary Undergraduate Student $11 or more Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI but MUST follow NJ regulations on minimum wage, effective January first of each year Graduate Student, Academic Year Stipend: $6,000/year as a personnel cost. Tuition: In-state tuition with some fees. See above. Include as an additional benefit. Graduate Student, Session I, II and August $15.00 or more/hr Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI Project Assistant, Any time of Year $11.00 or more/hour Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI but MUST follow NJ regulations on minimum wage, effective January first of each year Consultant Varies Rate can vary and is chosen by the PI in conversation with prospective consultant and in accordance with any agency limitations
