Loyola University Chicago

Office of Research Services

Data Processing Charges on Externally Funded Projects

The University furnishes faculty members with computer resources through Information Technologies. In general, it recovers these costs through F&A costs. There are two circumstances which would cause faculty to include computer costs as a direct cost in a proposal budget:

  1. If faculty request either custom-designed, ready-to-run programs or complete sets of tables, graphs, etc.

    If a PI/PD will require IT assistance of this kind, she or he should include an appropriate amount as a direct cost in a proposal budget. Please consult Information Technologies, Client Services for an appropriate amount.

  2. If usage for a funded project is likely to significantly exceed "normal usage," those costs should be charged to the grant as direct costs. Pl/PDs should consult Information Technologies, Client Services for an appropriate amount.