Proposal Budget Rate Guide
Fringe Benefits
- Fringe rates are now calculated using the HR benefits calculator within the RSP WWU Budget Template and includes health insurance for Graduate Research Assistants
- Budget Justification Language: Fringe benefits are estimated using each individual's classification, salary, FTE. Actual fringe benefits are charged to the grant.
Post-Docs/Professional Exempt Staff/Classified
- Please work with Gretchen Lucas in HR to determine a rate and position
Undergraduates
- See the Student Employment Center's Classifications Guide.
Graduate Research Assistants
| Graduate Research Assistant Stipends | Basic | Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | $4,550 | $4,806 |
| Winter 2020 | $4,550 | $4,806 |
| Spring 2020 | $4,550 | $4,806 |
| Total - 9 months academic year | $13,650 | $14,418 |
| Total - 12 months half time summer (20 hr/wk, 13 wks, $18 hr) | $18,330 | $19,908 |
| Total - 12 months full time summer (40 hr/wk, 13 wks, $18 hr) | $23,010 | $23,778 |
| Summer full time (20 hr/wk, 13 wks, $18 hr) | $9,360 | $9,360 |
| Summer half time (40 hr/wk, 13 wks, $18 hr) | $4,860 | $4,860 |
| Graduate Research Assistant Tuition Full time 10 credits - AY 2020 - Includes all standard fees (does not include lab or class fees) |
Quarter | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,378.00 | $10,134.00 |
| S&A Fees | $223.98 | $671.94 |
| Health Service | $117.00 | $351.00 |
| Non-Academic Building Fee | $47.00 | $141.00 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $109.46 | $32.38 |
| Technology | $35.00 | $105.00 |
| Sustainable Action Fund (.90 per credit, $9.00 maximum) | $9.00 | $27.00 |
| Legislative Action Fee | $1.00 | $3.00 |
| Multicultural Student Center Fee | $30.00 | $90.00 |
| Alternative Transportation Fee | $27.50 | $82.50 |
| Total | $3,977.94 |
$11,933.82 |
| Graduate Research Assistant Health Insurance | Rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | $809 |
| Winter 2020 | $597 |
| Spring 2020 | $557 |
| Summer 2020 | $464 |
| Annual | $2,427 |
Indirect Cost Rates / F&A
- HHS Rate Agreement dated 10/25/2019
- On-Campus: 52.3% of salaries and wages exclusive of fringe
- Off-Campus: 13.3% of salaries and wages exclusive of fringe
- Training Grants: 8% of total direct costs
- Student Research: 8% of total direct costs
- Local Government and Sovereign Government: 25% of total direct costs
Travel Reimbursement Rates
- WWU uses standard GSA per diem rates. For the most up-to-date rates see: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
- Travel on grants must adhere to both the funding agencies guidelines/policies and WWU's travel guidelines/policies.