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.

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.

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.

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.

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.