ICRX

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ICRX

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QUESTION 1/6 - Advertising

Question 1/6 - Advertising

Explanation

Policy lists faculty and staff recruiting among the exceptions where costs should not be flagged ICRX; however, there are some exceptions, such as "Perks" to attract faculty or staff from other institutions.

QUESTION 2/6 - Alumni

QUESTION 2/6 - Alumni

Explanation

Because the mugs are related to an alumni event (a homecoming reunion), which is designated as an ICRX activity, the expenditure must be marked ICRX as well.

QUESTION 3/6 - Alcohol

QUESTION 3/6 - Alcohol

Explanation

Alcohol must be flagged as ICRX and cannot be charged to federal or sponsored funds. Discretionary funds should be used whenever possible instead of General Funds.

QUESTION 4/6 - Employee Morale

QUESTION 4/6 - Employee Morale

Explanation

If office morale expenses are not offered to all employees within the benefiting group on an equitable basis, it is appropriate to mark them as ICRX (unallowable) for sponsored projects.

QUESTION 5/6 - Fundraising

QUESTION 5/6 - Fundraising

Explanation

Soliciting research grants and contracts is a routine research administration activity and is usually supported through U-M’s existing indirect cost recovery from sponsored research.

QUESTION 6/6 - Memberships

QUESTION 6/6 - Memberships

Explanation

Memberships in civic or community organizations are generally unallowable as direct charges to federally-sponsored projects. Allowed memberships are typically limited to professional organizations related to the project.

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