On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a policy update (Policy Flash 2025-22) that standardizes the indirect cost recovery rate for all grants to Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), including the University of Maine System, to 15%. This replaces the long-standing practice of accepting institutionally negotiated rates, which often exceeded this threshold.
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