to-executive-council-en-sp-cf74e6dd192b559e.pdf

This briefing to the Executive Council of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) outlines the 'IAI Policy Guidelines for Overheads and Salaries of Research Proposals'. The document details the development process of these guidelines by a working group and establishes specific limits and justifications for indirect costs and salary support in research proposals.

• The IAI generally accepts indirect costs up to 20% of the total project budget, provided these funds are used to build infrastructure that enhances the scientific capacity of institutions and countries in the region regarding IAI themes.
• The IAI allows for salary complementation to ensure scientific excellence, specifically considering extensions for investigators appointed for 9 months to a 12-month period (common in the U.S.) or supporting full-time dedication for those on monthly contracts (common in Latin America).
• Priority for salary complementation is given to research projects that include training and education activities over those that do not.
• Budgets including salaries for technicians and students may be approved if they represent 25-30% or less of the total project budget and are seen by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) as improving regional human resource capabilities.
• For proposals involving multiple institutions, a main institution must be identified to receive the award. Both the main and subcontracted institutions may charge indirect costs up to a maximum of 20% of the total budget, though the subcontracted amount is calculated after deducting the main institution's portion.
• While the IAI lacks a formal salary charging policy and recommends modest salary components with solid justification, it permits the inclusion of a 13th month salary (fringe benefits) for personnel with full-time appointments to the project, including postdoctoral students and technicians.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). to-executive-council-en-sp-cf74e6dd192b559e.pdf. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/To-Executive-Council-EN-SP.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. to-executive-council-en-sp-cf74e6dd192b559e.pdf. n.d. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/To-Executive-Council-EN-SP.pdf.

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