Budget Guidelines for Research Initiatives
Budget guidelines for the College of Arts & Sciences Research Initiatives are established for the College of Arts & Sciences by the Dean.
Faculty Salary Information
- Salary and fringe information is variable based on individual and semester(s).
- Actual cost of course buyout varies.
- For internal buyouts funded via College of Arts & Science research initiatives please use $5,000 per 3-credit course as a budget estimate.
- Course buyouts funded through external sources (such as federal grants) should be calculated at 10% of faculty base salary per 3-credit course. Please reach out to Dean’s Office staff for budget guidance related to externally funded course buyouts.
Faculty Travel
- Rates established by A&S to maximize budget and number of projects funded.
- UND Travel policies are available at Procurement and Payment Services.
- Consult and follow current COVID travel policies
- Lodging: Up to 75% of maximum allowable rate based on current UND policy.
- Meals: Up to 75% of maximum allowable rate based on current UND policy.
- Airfare or Mileage: Up to 100% of actual cost allowable by UND policy. Faculty are expected to employ reasonable cost saving measures.
Students Salary and Travel
Student Salary
- To be determined by project principal investigator.
- PI/Home department is responsible for ensuring compliance with UND student employment policies including posting of position(s) as required.
Student Travel
- Up to 100% of actual cost allowable by UND policy. Students are expected to employ reasonable cost saving measures.
- UND Travel policies are available at Procurement and Payment Services.
Supplies and Minor Equipment
For initiatives that allow purchase of supplies/equipment.
- Paid at actual cost.
- Must work with University Information Technology (UIT) for approval to purchase computers, technology and software to ensure best pricing and UND-supported products.