Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine
Specialized Service Facility Fee

Sponsored Projects Federal Funds - Regardless of indirect cost rate (8%, 52%, etc.)

Non-Federal Funds - Regardless of indirect cost rate (0%, 10%, 58%,etc.)

Animal Care OR Purchase not provided through ULAM is treated as a routine direct expense and is subject to the prevailing indirect cost rate for the project.

Other Accounts (General Funds, Discretionary, etc.) Definitions:

*Animal Care/ Per Diem Includes: All costs of care excluding the cost of purchasing the animals. This includes the daily per diem rate, animal treatment costs, and specialized services such as veterinary care, medical and surgical supplies, technical tests, and technical assistance.

**Animal Purchase Includes: Purchase price of the animal plus the cost of shipping. This total should then be increased by 6% to cover ULAM's processing fee.


Any specific questions may be directed to the ULAM Department at 6-1698.