The information provided in this institutional overview responds to many of the most frequently asked questions faculty and staff ask as they prepare proposals for sponsored funding. Not every application requires all the information provided below. This information will be updated on at least an annual basis in order to reflect changes as they may occur.
What is the University's Legal Name?
Trustees of Boston College
Who has the Authority to Sign Applications and Proposals?
Joanne Scibilia
Director
Office for Sponsored Programs
Who has the Authority to Accept/Execute Grants and Contracts for Sponsored Programs?
All sponsored project awards must be routed through the Office for Sponsored Programs for review prior to requesting signature on behalf of the University.
Joanne Scibilia
Director, Office for Sponsored Programs
or
Peter C. McKenzie
Financial Vice President and Treasurer
Boston College, More Hall
What is BC's Official Address?
Office for Sponsored Programs
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Office for Sponsored Programs:
PHONE: (617) 552-3344
FAX: (617) 552-0747
What is BC's Political Subdivision?
Boston College is located in Middlesex County
Massachusetts 4th Congressional District.
Government Officials
National
U.S. Senators
The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy (D)
The Honorable John F. Kerry (D)U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Barney Frank (D)
State
House
Representative Ruth B. BalserSenate
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
What are the Costs Associated with a Grant at BC?
Boston College Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Cost Rates (aka “indirect cost rates”):
Federal Facilities and Administrative Cost Agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) dated: April 23, 2008.
|
Effective Dates |
Rate |
Location |
Applicable To |
| 6/1/07–5/31/08 | 56.0% MTDC |
On-campus | Research |
| 6/1/08–5/31/09 | 56.5% MTDC |
On-campus | Research |
| 6/1/07–5/31/08 | 34.5% MTDC |
On-campus | OSA |
| 6/1/08–5/31/09 | 35.0% MTDC |
On-campus | OSA |
| 6/1/07–5/31/09 | 26.0% MTDC |
Off-Campus | OSA |
| 6/1/09– until amended |
| ||
* Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC, consist of all salaries and wages, fringe benefits, materials, supplies (except office supplies), services, travel and subagreements up to the first $25,000 of each subagreement (regardless of the period covered by the subagreement). MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, patient care costs, tuition remission, rental costs of off-site facilities, scholarships, fellowships, and the cost of each subagreement in excess of $25,000.
Boston College Fringe Benefits Rates:
|
Effective Dates |
Rate |
Location |
Applicable To |
| 6/1/07–5/31/08 | 39.2% | All | Non-Professional |
| 6/1/07–5/31/08 | 27.2% | All | Professional |
| 6/1/07–5/31/08 | 7.65% | All | Part-Time |
| 6/1/08–5/31/09 | 40.3% | All | Non-Professional |
| 6/1/08–5/31/09 | 27.2% | All | Professional |
| 6/1/08–5/31/09 | 7.65% | All | Part-Time |
| 6/1/09- until amended |
40.3% | All | Non-Professional |
| 6/1/09- until amended |
26.5% | All | Professional |
| 6/1/09– until amended |
7.65% | All | Part-Time |
The Numbers
1042103545A1
042103545 (For NSF FastLane use)
BC DUNS Number:
045896339
This is the ONLY DUNS number that should be used.
BC Institutional Animal Welfare Number Assurance Identification: A 3905-1
BC Human Subjects Federalwide Assurance Number: FWA00001461
BC Certification On Misconduct in Science
March, 1998
Approximate Number of Employees at BC
2,500
Approximate Number of Students at BC
14,381 Total
9,749 undergraduates
4,632 graduate students
BC Full-Time Faculty
996