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 2027

Per Diem Rate

 
Dog$ 38.03 
Ferret$  8.30 
Ferret - ABSL2$  10.38 
Ferret - Breeding$  10.38 
Ferret - Extra Husbandry$  10.38 
Ferret - Chemical Containment$  10.38 
Ferret - Imaging$ 24.90 
Goat$ 35.64 
Guinea Pig$  3.17 
Hamster$  1.18 
Hamster - ABSL2$  1.48 
Mouse (barrier, non-barrier, ABSL2, ABSL3)$  0.97(per cage)
Mouse (outside funding)$  1.51(per cage)
Pig$ 35.64 
Pig - ABSL2$ 44.55 
Piglet (<11 pounds)$ 12.48 
Pigeon$  2.11 
Rabbit$  6.08 
Rabbit - ABSL2$  7.60 
Rat (non-barrier)$  1.15 
Rat (barrier, ABSL2)$  1.39 
Sheep$ 35.64 
Xenopus/Frog$  0.69 
Zebrafish$  0.70(per tank)