Membership fees in Industry Affiliate Programs cover both direct and indirect costs. Learn about UC Berkeley policies for rates and distribution of overhead costs for Industry Consortia and Affiliate Membership Agreements
Indirect costs are expenses not directly associated with any one research project, but incurred for the benefit of all campus research and activities. These expenses, also known as facilities and administrative costs, include libraries, electricity, general administrative support, facility maintenance, and building and equipment depreciation, among other things. Learn more.