With the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates and recent discussion around NIH's proposed 15% indirect cost funding cap, it is vital for people to understand what Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs cover and how it undergirds and supports the research enterprise.
F&A costs, also known as indirect costs or overhead, are the costs incurred for common or joint objectives and therefore cannot be identified readily and specifically with a particular grant. F&A pays for the infrastructure and support—including research administration—required to make research happen.
We welcome you to view this short video uploaded by the Association of American Universities, Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Explainer, to learn more.
See the Rates & Single Audit page to review UVA's federal negotiated F&A and fringe rates.