Creighton University

• Direct and Facilities and Administrative (F&A or Indirect) Cost Reference Table
  This table, provided by the Controller's Office, lists the account codes for various types of costs and indicates whether or not such costs are normally treated as direct or F&A (indirect) costs by Creighton University. Specific sponsor guidelines will also apply.
• Budget Worksheets (MS Excel)
  This Excel file includes two worksheets to assist in planning your project budget. Worksheet A is for use in planning a detailed budget for the initial budget period, and Worksheet B is for use in planning the budget, in terms of direct costs, for the entire proposed period of support.
• Sample Detailed Budget and Sample Budget Justification (MS Word)
  This Word document provides a sample budget and budget justification to give you an idea of the kinds of expenses you may need to consider in planning your project budget.
• Research Position Descriptions and salary levels (PDF)
  This Excel spreadsheet describes the various research position descriptions available and the corresponding grade level and salary range.  This is an excellent resource to use when planning your grant salary budget!
• Budget Preparation Information
  Information on current facilities and administrative cost (indirect cost) rates and fringe benefit rates is listed below and is also provided in the Fact Sheet for Preparing Grants and Contracts. 

You will need the following rate information to prepare budgets for your proposed projects. These rates will be updated periodically. Sponsored Programs Administration will review budgets in all grant proposals to ensure that the appropriate rates are used.

Type of Grant	Negotiated Rate
Government Research Grant	On campus: 44.5% Off campus: 24.0% Rates are based on: modified total direct costs Cognizant agency: Department of Health and Human Services  Current agreement date: January 16, 2013 Agreement effective: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2013 Point of Contact:  Ernest Kinneer (214) 767-3261
Government Training Grant	8%
Industry-Sponsored or Foundation Grant	25% based on total direct costs
Instruction Grant	Check with Sponsored Programs Administration
All Other Grants	Check with Sponsored Programs Administration

NIH Salary Limitation $179,700 Effective January 20, 2012 (Click Here)

Type of Position/Grant	Current Rate (%) (7/1/12 - 6/30/13)
Full-time Fringe Benefit Rates*
Federal Government Grants	23.5%
Non-Federal Grants	28.6%
Part-time Fringe Benefit Rates                   Federal Government Grants	7.8%
Part-time Fringe Benefit Rates                       Non-Federal Grants	28.6%
Graduate Student	None
Undergraduate Student
Academic year rate (and summer rate for students enrolled in summer classes)	None
Summer rate for students not enrolled in summer classes	None

*If proposing a multi-year project, include a 3% increase in both salaries and fringe benefits for all years after Year 1.

NOTE: If your proposed project will generate hazardous waste, such as infectious or radioactive waste, you must budget for appropriate waste disposal. Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 402-546-6400 for assistance in estimating disposal costs.