As announced on May 8, 2025, MIT now uses one set of F&A rates for most federal sponsored research, and another set of research rates for sponsors under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
To understand how these rates apply to new and existing awards, view the guidance below, or consult the FAQs for PIs and Research Administrators.
All Federal Awards Except HHS Agencies
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Fiscal Year of Rate
Date Rate Takes Effect
On Campus
Off Campus
FY2025
Effective date of the award
59.0%
6.5%
FY2026
July 1, 2025
62.0%
5.9%
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Fiscal Year of Rate
Date Rate Takes Effect
On Campus
Off Campus
FY2026
Effective date of the award
62.0%
5.9%
Awards from HHS Agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC, and ARPA-H, Among Others)
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Fiscal Year of Rate
Date Rate Takes Effect
On Campus
Off Campus
FY2025
Effective date of award or renewal
58.3%
5.4%
FY2026
July 1, 2025
61.3%
4.8%
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Fiscal Year of Rate
Date Rate Takes Effect
On Campus
Off Campus
FY2026
Effective date of the new award or competing renewal
61.3%
4.8%
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Fiscal Year of Rate
Date Rate Takes Effect
On Campus
Off Campus
FY2025
Effective date of the non-competing continuation
58.3%
5.4%
FY2026
July 1, 2025
61.3%
4.8%
Examples of Applying F&A Rates for HHS Projects
As an additional aid to understanding, the examples below illustrate how the rates would be applied to specific scenarios.
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- Sept. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025: Fixed FY25 F&A rate for HHS projects of 58.3%
- July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (and into the future): Fixed FY26 F&A rate for HHS projects of 61.3%
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- July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 (and into the future): Fixed FY26 F&A rate for HHS projects of 61.3%
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- Nov. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025: Fixed FY25 F&A rate for HHS projects of 58.3%
- July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026: Fixed FY26 F&A rate for HHS projects of 61.3%
Updated May 23, 2025