When preparing grant applications, researchers are advised to budget for a 5% annual increase in per diem rates for the next fiscal year.

 

Species

FY 2025

Per Diem Rate

 
Dog$ 36.22 
Ferret$  7.90 
Ferret - ABSL2$  9.88 
Ferret - Breeding$  9.88 
Ferret - Extra Husbandry$  9.88 
Ferret - Chemical Containment$  9.88 
Ferret - Imaging$ 23.70 
Goat$ 33.94 
Guinea Pig$  3.02 
Hamster$  1.12 
Hamster - ABSL2$  1.40 
Mouse (barrier, non-barrier, ABSL2, ABSL3)$  0.92(per cage)
Mouse (outside funding)$  1.43(per cage)
Pig$ 33.94 
Pig - ABSL2$ 42.43 
Piglet (<11 pounds)$ 11.89 
Pigeon$  2.01 
Rabbit$  5.79 
Rabbit - ABSL2$  7.24 
Rat (non-barrier)$  1.07 
Rat (barrier, ABSL2)$  1.35 
Sheep$ 33.94 
Xenopus/Frog$  0.66 
Zebrafish$  0.67(per tank)