1. Academic Policy 1622.30 Center and Institute – RIF Distribution
Jim Rankin
2013

2. C&I – RIF Distribution
The University felt that it was important to recognize the work of Centers and Institutes.
To help C&Is be successful, it is important to provide them funding
The C&I policy earmarks a percentage of the reimbursed (F&A) on a sponsored project to the C&I.
For sponsored projects submitted through a C&I, its RIF account will receive 20% of the reimbursed F&A.
All other RIF distributions will be reduced 20%. For example, a college would receive 32% of the F&A instead of 40%.
The PI & Co-Pi’s home dept(s) & college(s) receive the “credit”

3. C&I RIF - Conditions
To be eligible, the C&I must be approved by the Arkansas Dept of Higher Education.
A list of these centers is on the VPRED website
Projects F&A must be at full rate allowed by the sponsor
If not, encouraged to direct charge allowable center costs.
Proposal must identify affiliated Center to ensure credit.
Should get Center Director’s approval for Center involvement
The RIF may be spent on activities related to the common good of the Center or institute, including salaries of technicians, maintenance and upgrade of expensive equipment, travel, etc.