Research Funding Fact Sheet
Applicant Organization for all grant proposals:University of Massachusetts Medical School 
Legal Entity for contracts and agreements:University of Massachusetts, Worcester 
DUNS Number:603847393
NIH IPF Number:0850903
NSF Organization ID:0097568000 
County:Worcester 
Congressional District:MA-002 
Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) Number:00004009 
Animal Welfare Assurance (AWA) Number:A3306-01, effective 11/27/2012 - 11/30/2016
Date of AAALAC Accreditation:July 13, 2010
Federal Tax Exemption Status:Exempt under §115 - State University 
Federal Tax ID Number (TIN):04-3167352
Entity Identification Number (EIN):1043167352A1
NAICS Code:611310
CAGE Code:6R004
Current NIH Salary Cap:$179,700

 DHHS Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, 3/21/12

Cognizant Agency:
US Department of Health and Human Services
Michael Stanco, HHS Representative
26 Federal Plaza, Rm. 41-122
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-2069

 FY 2012 Rate Agreement Letter
INDIRECT COST RATEPERIOD
On-campus Research: 64.5%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
On-campus Research: 66%7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013
On-campus Research: 66.5%7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
On-campus Research: 67.5%7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Off-campus: 26%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2015
Shriver Center: 38%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2015
On-Campus Research DOD contracts: 68%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2015
Off-Campus Research DOD contracts: 27.8%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2015
Commonwealth Medicine: 18.25%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2015
On-campus Other Sponsored Activities: 34.5%7/1/2011 - 6/20/2012
On-campus Other Sponsored Activities: 36%7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Off-campus Other Sponsored Activities: 25.9%7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Off-campus Other Sponsored Activities: 26%7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)Excludes the following items from direct costs:
 -equipment ($5000 and over)
 -capital expenditures
 -patient care costs (not participant incentives)
 -student tuition remission & fees
 -rental costs of off-site facilities
 -scholarships & fellowships
 -subcontracts in excess of $25,000
To calculate indirect costs, multiply the MTDC Base by the appropriate indirect cost (F&A) rate.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL (AOR):Diego Vazquez
Assistant Vice Provost, Research Funding
FINANCIAL OFFICIALS:Amy Miarecki
Sr. Director, Post-Award Administration & Compliance
 Melissa Gordon
Assistant Director, Grant Accounting & Compliance
orJo Ann Brinker, Bursar
CHECKS PAYABLE TO:University of Massachusetts
 Jo Ann Brinker, Bursar
Office of the Bursar
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655-0002
Telephone:508.856.6612
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATIONAL SIGNATURES:Diego Vazquez
Assistant Vice Provost, Research Funding
 Gina Marzilli Shaughnessy, Asst. Director, Contracts
 Bhavna Bhatia, Assistant Director, Grants
 Janice Lagacé, Assistant Director, Grants
Telephone:508.856.2119
Fax:508.856.5004
Email address:research.funding@umassmed.edu
FY2013 FRINGE RATES, POSTDOCTORAL SALARIES, GRADUATE STIPENDS & FEES/INSURANCE
Fringe Benefit RateEmployee CategoryExamples
28.75%University faculty & Medical School staffSchool employees & leased employees
24.84%UMass Memorial Health Care Inc.UMMHC employees & Dual faculty
1.70%Temporary & Non-BenefitedREE and 003
Postdoctoral Salaries
 Effective November 6, 2012 the minimum postdoctoral salary is $38,147.
Graduate Student Stipends and Fees
Effective July 1, 2012 the Graduate Student stipend is $29,500.
Medical School and Graduate Student (MD/Ph.D., GSBS and GSN) Tuition & Fee Schedule: http://inside.umassmed.edu/financialservices/divisions/bursar/student_functions.aspx
PhD Fees and Insurance (FY2013)
 Health Fee $600.00
 Program Fee$180.00
 Student Fee$45.00
Health Insurance$4,010.00Curriculum Fee$3,434.00
Total Insurance$4,010.00Total Fees$4,259.00
MD/PhD Fees and Insurance (FY2013)
 Health Fee $600.00
 Student Fee$45.00
Health Insurance$4010.00Curriculum Fee$3,434.00
Total Insurance$4,010.00Total Fees$4,079.00
Edited 5/1/2013 JLB