Indirect Cost Rates - Federal Grants & Contracts
| FY2026 | FY2027 | |
| On Campus | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| Westchester Division | 45% | 45% |
| Off-Campus | 26% | 26% |
| Other Sponsored Activities | 39.5% | 39.5% |
Date of most recent DHHS Rate Agreement: 03/18/2026 
DHHS indirect cost rate agreement. The FY2027 Rate Agreement is still in process.
On Campus IDC Rate will change to 69% as of July 1, 2027.
Cognizant Federal Agency Contact:
Lucy Siow
Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Plaza, Room 41-122
New York, NY 10278
301-492-4891
Indirect Cost Rates- Non-Federal Grants & Contracts
| Non-federal agencies or foundations | Federal rate or rate published by agency if less than Federal rate |
Indirect Cost Rates- Agreements with Industry
| Industry Sponsored Research | 69.5% |
| Service Agreements | 69.5% |
| Clinical Trials | 35.0% |
Fringe Benefit Rates
| FY2026 | FY2027 | |
| Faculty and Staff (Federal, State and Private grants & contracts) | 34.5% | 35.5% |
| Faculty and Staff (all others including industry grants & contracts) | 38.2% | 38.2% |
| Postdoc Stipends | 28% | 28% |
| NRSA Postdoc Stipends+ | 0% | 0% |
| Temporary Employees | 9.75% | 9.75% |
Use the 2027 rates for future years, until amended.
See the latest NRSA Postdoctoral stipends and training related expenses.