Investigator Incentive Return
Sponsored Projects Indirect Costs Return Policy
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
(Revised: June 2023)
The purposes of the Sponsored Projects Indirect Costs (IC) Return Program are to support and enhance University capabilities for research and sponsored projects and to help meet some of the needs created in units by sponsored projects activities. The funds in the programs detailed in this document should be spent in ways related to those purposes. Since they are designated Institutional funds, they may not be used for entertainment or alcoholic beverages; they are also subject to state regulations on foreign travel and purchasing. In addition, funds cannot be used toward Faculty salaries. Otherwise, all categories of expenses in support of research and sponsored projects development are appropriate, including professional travel, personnel costs for research (administrative, clerical or student support), materials, equipment, consultants, communication costs, etc.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
(Revised: June 2023)
The purposes of the Sponsored Projects Indirect Costs (IC) Return Program are to support and enhance University capabilities for research and sponsored projects and to help meet some of the needs created in units by sponsored projects activities. The funds in the programs detailed in this document should be spent in ways related to those purposes. Since they are designated Institutional funds, they may not be used for entertainment or alcoholic beverages; they are also subject to state regulations on foreign travel and purchasing. In addition, funds cannot be used toward Faculty salaries. Otherwise, all categories of expenses in support of research and sponsored projects development are appropriate, including professional travel, personnel costs for research (administrative, clerical or student support), materials, equipment, consultants, communication costs, etc.