Grants Institutional Information & Rates
Financial Information
Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2016 to Present
Current Fringe Benefits: Indirect Cost & Fringe Rate Agreement
Charging Salary & Wages to Externally Sponsored Projects
Faculty Appointment Terms
- 12-Month Faculty: Funding is based on expected/actual effort. Administrative roles are 100% effort. Research reinvestment account eligible for those engaged in research activities.
10-Month Faculty: Salary covers 10 months; summer work paid as an overload. Teaching and service responsibilities apply. Research reinvestment account eligible.
- 10-Month Lecturers: Salary covers 10 months; summer work is paid as an overload. No research reinvestment funds.
- 12-Month Lecturers: Year-round teaching commitment. No research reinvestment funds or extra salary.
Base Salary & Extra Compensation
- Institutional Base Salary (IBS): Annual compensation for research, instruction, and administration. Cannot increase due to sponsored funding.
- Faculty cannot receive extra compensation from sponsored projects beyond their IBS.
Compensation for Part-Time Roles
Effective January 1, 2026, New Jersey will increase the state’s minimum hourly wage from $15.49 to $15.92 per hour. The Office of Human Resources will adjust the minimum hourly wage accordingly for student employment positions:
| Position | Compensation |
| Adjunct Faculty | $2,100 per credit (through August 31, 2026) |
| Academic Specialist | Max 15 hrs/week at $18.00/hr or flat rate |
| Undergraduate Student Assistant (Tier 1) | $15.92/hr |
| Undergraduate Lead Student Assistant (Tier 2) | $16.92/hr |
| Graduate & Doctoral Assistants | $15.92/hr |
Salaries for Key Personnel & Staff
- Principal Investigators (PIs) & Key Personnel: Salaries are directly charged based on project effort. Salary exceeding sponsor limits is charged to non-sponsored accounts or the operating budget.
- Administrative & Clerical Staff: Not typically allowed on grants. Exceptions require prior approval at the time of proposal submission.
- Adjunct Faculty: Cannot serve as PI but may be involved via a non-standard contract (must be pre-approved).
- Academic Specialists: Max 15 hours/week, hourly or flat rate. Cannot hold two campus positions simultaneously.
Student Employment & Stipends
- Student Participants: Receive stipends for education/training; not considered employees.
- Undergraduate Student Employees: 15-20 hrs/week, 7.5 hrs/day. Must be enrolled in classes; employment ends upon graduation.
- Graduate Assistants (GAAs & GRAs): Must be enrolled for 9 credits. Paid stipend with tuition/fee remission unless restricted by sponsor.