Graduate Studies and Research : Indirect Rate

The indirect cost rate at Central Washington University is 50.5% of salaries/wages. This rate, which should be included in all federal grant propsals when allowable, has been negotiated with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which is CWU's cognizant federal agency.

At Central Washington University the indirect costs recovered from grants are distributed:

Office of Graduate Studies and Research - 45%
College or School Dean - 40%
Business Office - 10%
Provost - 5%