Direct Charging of Administrative Salaries Checklist Forms
Some sponsors, most notably the NIH, frown upon direct charging of administrative
salaries to grants. To some this is considered "double-dipping" because administrative
salaries are included in the calculation of the Facilities and Administration
Cost rates. This notwithstanding, there are circumstances when direct charging
of administrative salaries is allowable. To aid PIs in making this determination,
the schools have developed checklists, policies, and procedures.
For direct charging of clerical/administrative salaries to federal projects,
include with Dean's Approval Form.
This form must be completed and attached to any federally-sponsored research
proposal that includes administrative or clerical salary expenses.
KSG
Administrative Checklist
KSG ResearchCentral web site online forms page, which includes a link to the
Checklist for Direct Charging of Administrative Salaries to Federal Grants.
If your school or program is not listed above, please contact your Sponsored
Research Office representative or assistant director for help:
