The Authorized Signer for the University: The Associate Provost must sign all proposals, contracts and agreements for external funding, prior to submission. The Office of Sponsored Programs will obtain these signatures.
| Category | USD Contact |
|---|---|
| University Authorized Signer (SO) | Associate Provost for Academic Strategy and Growth Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, PhD Hughes Administration Center - Room 212B (619) 260-7948 caustin@sandiego.edu |
| Administrative Official (AO) to be notified in case an award is made or for other non-accounting administrative needs | Director, Office of Sponsored Programs Traci Merrill, CRA (619) 260-6825 tmerrill@sandiego.edu |
| USD Cognizant Federal Agency (F&A and Fringe Benefits Rates) | Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Representative: Karen Wong, Director 90 7th Street Suite 4-600 San Francisco, CA 94103-6705 Phone: (415) 437-7820 CAS-SF@psc.hhs.gov |
| USD Indirect Cost Rate | 40.0% Salaries and Wages |
| Estimated Fringe Benefit Rates | Finance Office Frequently Asked Questions - Finance Office - University of San Diego |
| U.S. Congressional Districts | CA-51 |