Please note that water is charged separately based on actual usage at a rate of $2.04 per CCF (centum cubic feet). Acreage and greenhouse square footage are charged annually up front, while labor and water are charged on a monthly basis in arrears.
Type of Recharge | Full Cost | UC Affiliated PI | UC New Advisor Rate* | Non-UC Affiliated Rate** |
Direct Research Rate | $77.33/hr. | $39.82/hr. | $27.83/hr. | $105.16/hr. |
Square Foot Rate for greenhouse, lathhouse, container, and lab space | $2.58/sq.ft/year | $1.24/sq.ft/year | $1.18/sq.ft/year | $3.51/sq.ft/year |
Per acre Rate | $3,228.88/year | $1,985.76/year | $1,886.47/year | $4,391.28/year |
*An Advisor is considered a New Advisor if they have been in their role for less than 5 years. For the 26-27 year, a hire date of July 1, 2021 or later is required.
**Includes the cost of the Non-University Differential (NUD).