Decision Tree for Research projects

On-Campus and Off-Campus F&A Rate

This decision tree is applicable for research projects only. It does not apply to Other Sponsored Activity (OSA) or Training projects.

OFF- CAMPUS DEFINITION: For research activities performed in facilities not owned by the institution [FAU] and to which rental fees are directly allocated and charged to the project (s). Grants or contracts will not be subject to more than one F&A cost rate. When more than 50% of a project is performed off - campus, the off -campus rate will apply to the entire project.

Facility: An actual structure where its resources such as, labs, workstations, etc. will be used during the project.

Rent: Supporting documentation including a completed non-Florida Atlantic Facility Use form would be needed from each facility’s authorizing official stating the costs for using their facility. Rental costs must be included as a separate ‘other direct cost’ line item in the budget.

Activity: The activities of a subrecipient or collaborator should not be considered when determining whether the off-campus rate applies. Only activities performed by FAU personnel should be considered.

Will project activities be performed in a facility not owned by FAU? Yes	No	The on-campus F&A rate applies to this project
Will rent for the facility be allocated to the project as a direct cost? Yes	No
Will more than 50% of project activities be performed at the non-FAU Facility? (Divide number of project period days by number of days performed at non-FAU facility. Must be more than 50%) Yes	No
The off-campus F&A rate applies to this project