Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi

Research Corporation
of the University of Hawai‘i
4.610 Indirect Cost Rates
I. Current Indirect Cost Rates
Project Type
Cost Base
FY 2020-2023
UH Intramural Projects
MTDC
2.9%
UH Revolving Account
MTDC
2.9%
Direct Projects – State of Hawaii Departments/Agencies
MTDC
3.1%
Direct Project – Non-State of Hawaii Entities
TDC
5.0%*

*Federally-funded projects will be a 3.1% MTDC.

A. UH Extramural Projects
Refer to UH AP 8.927 Facilities & Administrative Cost Charges in Contracts and Grants for guidance on indirect cost (F&A) rates.
Refer to the UH Office of Research Services website for current indirect cost rates.
B. UH Intramural Projects
Effective July 1, 2019, RCUH’s indirect cost rate is 2.9% MTDC.
C. UH Revolving Accounts
Effective July 1, 2019, RCUH’s indirect cost rate is 2.9% MTDC.
Rates for certain Specialized Service Facilities will be issued under separate memo by UH Office of Research Services to the responsible individuals.
D. Direct Projects
1. State of Hawaii Projects
Effective July 1, 2019, RCUH’s indirect cost rate is 3.1% MTDC.
2. Non-State of Hawaii Projects
Effective April 1, 2018, RCUH’s indirect cost rate is 5% TDC.
II. Relevant Documents
Policy 4.600 Indirect Costs
UH AP 8.927 Facilities & Administrative Cost Charges in Contracts and Grants
Date Revised: 07/01/2019