How does indirect cost (IDC) work on a grant?
IDC or Facilities & Administrative Cost Rate is charged to a grant by rate established by the Texas A&M System. http://agcg.tamu.edu/PDF%20Documents/F&Arate.pdf The standard rate is 46.5% but there are situations in which it is lower. For example there are often agreed upon rates that are lower among state agencies. IDC is earned first before it is distributed to the department. The department receives 25% of the IDC. The unit/department keeps 15% and 10% goes to the principal investigator. The department head can change the distribution percent or follow the allocation that is sent to him from AgriLife Research. IDC can be used for travel, tuition payment & fees, but not for food.
