Research and Training Revolving Fund (RTRF), FY2019
The College of Social Sciences (CSS) generated $1,464,337 in FY2019. As in past years, UH System retained 25% ($332,606) and UH Mānoa retained 25% ($332,606) for a total of $665,213. Additionally, this year, UH System and UHM retained $133,911 (9% of the total) for Maunakea-related programs, internet connections, and adjustment for RTRF collections from FY2018. A resulting balance of $665,213 was allocated to CSS.
From the Balance of $665,213 , administrative expenses in the College totaling $295,220 were deducted, primarily for staff and office expenses in the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), resulting in a balance of $369,993.
From the balance of $369,993, 50% (or $184,997) was allocated to departments and PIs who generate RTRF, and 50% (or $184,996) allocated to the College Research Council to support college-wide initiatives promoting research and scholarship.
RTRF Overview
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| 50% Reduction for System/Mānoa | 665,213.42 |
| Maunakea Related Programs | 73,390.00 |
| Internet Connections | 23,778.00 |
| Difference in RTRF Collections | 36,743.21 |
| CSS/SSRI Administration (20%) | 295,220.00 |
| CSS Research Council (12.6%) | 184,996.00 |
| Departments/PIs (12.6%) | 184,997.00 |
| Total | $1,464,337 |
College-wide Initiatives
Added to Research Council’s $184,997 was $27,155 in unspent RTRF from previous years, for a new total of $212,151, allocated as follows:
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Research Travel Support ($50,701 for faculty and $13k for students) | 63,701 |
| Research Support Awards (3-4 awards @ $10,000 to $23,000) | 80,000 |
| Undergraduate Research | 6,000 |
| Distinguished Scholar Mentor Program | 5,000 |
| Research Contingency | 5,000 |
| Pre-submission Proposal Review Panel (3 @ $150 per review) | 450 |
| Grant Development Office | 52,000 |
| Total | $212,151 |
CSS Departmental RTRF Expenditures, FY2018
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
| Budget Category | Amount ($) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel (Salaries and Benefits) | 81,006.05 | 38.5% |
| Services | 1,800.00 | 0.9% |
| Supplies | 29,843.34 | 14.2% |
| Travel | 35,517.81 | 16.9% |
| Printing & Binding | 1,330.97 | 0.6% |
| Rental, Repair & Maintenance | 8,907.14 | 4.2% |
| Stipend (Schship/Fellowship and Student Travel) | 18,280.07 | 8.7% |
| Subscriptions and Postage | 899.37 | 0.4% |
| Computer Services and Software | 4,418.33 | 2.1% |
| Other Expenditures (Prizes/Awards, Fees, Unrecovered Costs) | 28,354.64 | 13.5% |
| Total | $210,357.72 | 100.0% |