Georgia State University Policy
4.00.05 Division of Indirect Cost Recoveries
Policy Summary
Indirect costs recovered from external grants or contracts at the fixed or maximum rate allowed by the sponsor will be
evenly divided by the University and the Department/Institute generating the funds. Required cost sharing will not be
deducted from the indirect
Full Policy Text
Indirect costs recovered from external grants or contracts at the fixed or maximum rate allowed by the sponsor will be evenly divided by
the University and the Department/Institute generating the funds. Required cost sharing will not be deducted from the indirect.
If a department/institute negotiates a lower rate with a sponsor, for other than required cost sharing purposes, the University's share will
remain 50% of the maximum rate allowed by the sponsor.
There will be a minimum of $1000 annually in the indirect cost recovery to the department/institute for the unit to receive its share.
Administration of Policy
Mandating Authority:
University Senate
Responsible Office(s):
University Research Services and Administration (Dalberg Hall, 3-3500)
Responsible Executive(s): VP for Research
Policy History
Approving Body: Senate
Contacts
Position Title
University Research Services and
Administration
Campus Location
2nd Floor Alumni
Hall
Phone Number and/or E-mail
Address
404-413-3500
Rationale or Purpose
The University Senate passed a motion on 10/18/79 that all indirect costs recovered from continuing education,
research and public service be evenly divided between the University and the Department/Institute that generated the
funds. However, in practice indirect costs that are less than either the federal government´s or state´s fixed indirect rate
are retained by the University. This resolution is to bring the practice in line with the original intent of the Senate.
Additional Information
Additional Helpful Resources
Faculty Handbook