Office of Research Administration

Fact Sheet

Mailing Address

Office of Research Administration
MS 116
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453-2728

Central Email Address

oraawards-group@brandeis.edu 

Campus Location

Bernstein-Marcus 121, Lower Campus

Authorized Signatures

Authorized Institutional Official

Morgen Bergman
Associate Provost for Research Administration
morgenb@brandeis.edu
781-736-2109
Bernstein-Marcus 73-229

Other Authorized Signatories

Stanley M. Bolotin, CRA
Director, Pre-Award Services
bolotin@brandeis.edu
781-736-2119
Bernstein-Marcus 73-224

Martha Davis
Associate Director, Pre-Award Services
mrdavis@brandeis.edu
781-736-2169
Bernstein-Marcus 73-223A

Christine DiBlasi
Assistant Director, Pre-Award Services
cdiblasi@brandeis.edu
781-736-8755
Bernstein-Marcus 73-225

Marissa Hamilton
Assistant Director, Pre-Award Services
marissah@brandeis.edu
781-736-7598
Bernstein-Marcus 73-226

Sponsored Programs Accounting Contact

Mailing Address

Sponsored Programs Accounting
MS 110
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453-2728

Physical Location

60 Turner Street, Lower Campus

Phone

781-736-5110

Email

spa@brandeis.edu

Email for Invoices

accountspayable@brandeis.edu

Facilities and Administrative Cost Rates

(Agreement Date 06/02/2023)
Darryl W. Mayes
Deputy Director, Cost Allocation Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Type Effective Dates Rate (%) Location Applicable To
Final July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2022 62.50 On campus Research
Final July 1, 2020 -June 30, 2022 26.00 Off campus Research
Predetermined July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2023 62.50 On campus Research
Predetermined July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2024 59.00 On campus Research
Predetermined July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2026 59.50 On campus Research
Predetermined July 1, 2026 -June 30, 2027 60.50 On campus Research
Predetermined July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 26.00 Off campus Research
Final July 1, 2020-June 30, 2022 57.10 On Campus Instruction
Final July 1, 2020-June 30, 2022 26.00 Off Campus Instruction
Predetermined July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 57.10 On Campus Instruction
Predetermined July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 26.00 Off Campus Instruction
Final July 1, 2020-June 30, 2022 36.00 On Campus Other Sponsored Activities
Final July 1, 2020-June 30, 2022 26.00 Off Campus Other Sponsored Activities
Predetermined July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 36.00 On Campus Other Sponsored Activities
Predetermined July 1, 2022-June 30, 2027 26.00 Off Campus Other Sponsored Activities
Provisional July 1, 2027-until amended Use same rates and conditions as those cited for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027

Fringe Benefits Rates

(Agreement Date 06/02/2023)

Type Effective Dates Rate (%) Applicable to
Fixed July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 34.50 Staff
Fixed July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 36.40 Faculty
Fixed July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 37.20 Postdoc
Fixed July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 7.70 PT Student/Temporary Staff
Provisional July 1, 2024-until amended Use same rates and conditions as those cited for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024

In addition to the fringe benefit rates listed above, 7.7% is charged against part-time, temporary, and student salary, representing the employer share of FICA taxes.

Institutional Identifiers

  • IRS/Tax Exempt Number (EIN): 04-2103552
    EIN for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services:     1042103552A1

  • DUNS Number: 616845814
    Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): MXLZGAMFEKN5

  • NAICS Code: 611310

  • CAGE Code: 3A854

  • FICE Code: 002133

  • Congressional District: 5th

  • Human Subjects Assurance Number: FWA00004408 (expires 7/27/2025)

  • IRB Registration Number: IRB00000562 (expires 07/27/2023)

  • PHS Animal Assurance Number: D16-00282 (expires 5/31/2023)

  • USDA Registration Number: 14-R-0030 (expires 4/10/2023)

  • AAALAC Accreditation: Last awarded 10/23/2019

  • Recombinant DNA Permit Number: 12 (expires 12/31/2020)

  • Radiation Program Material Control License Number: 60-0110 (expires 6/30/2029)

  • Research Misconduct ID Number: 0925301 (Annual report for 2021 filed 2/22/2022)

Types of Research

Basic research is experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without any particular application or use in view.

Applied research is original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge. It is directed primarily towards a specific, practical aim or objective.

Experimental development is systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience and producing additional knowledge, which is directed to producing new products or processes or to improving existing products or processes.

 

Examples

Basic research Applied research Experimental development
A researcher is studying the properties of human blood to determine what affects coagulation. A researcher is conducting research on how a new chicken pox vaccine affects blood coagulation. A researcher is conducting clinical trials to test a newly developed chicken pox vaccine for young children.
A researcher is studying the properties of molecules under various heat and cold conditions. A researcher is investigating the properties of particular substances under various heat and cold conditions with the objective of finding longer-lasting components for highway pavement. A researcher is working with state transportation officials to conduct tests of a newly developed highway pavement under various types of heat and cold conditions.
A researcher is investigating the effect of different types of manipulatives on the way first graders learn mathematical strategy by changing manipulatives and then measuring what students have learned through standardized instruments. A researcher is studying the implementation of a specific math curriculum to determine what teachers needed to know to implement the curriculum successfully. A researcher is developing and testing software and support tools, based on fieldwork, to improve mathematics cognition for student special education.