Compensation
Comparisons between VSEE and IPA Programs
|
VSEE |
IPA |
Salary Limitation |
Yes1 |
No |
|
Cost-Sharing Required by
Institution |
No |
Yes |
|
Annualized Salary |
Yes1 |
Yes |
|
Lost Consulting Income Eligibility |
Yes1 |
NTE $10,000 per annum |
|
Cost of Living Allowance
Eligibility |
Yes1 |
No |
|
Locality Pay Adjustment |
Yes1 |
No |
|
Pay Comparability Increases |
No |
No |
|
Annual Pay Adjustment |
Same as university |
Same as university |
|
Performance Bonus Eligibility |
Yes |
No |
|
Social Security |
Yes |
Same as university |
|
Fringe Benefits |
Same as university |
Same as university |
|
Move to and From NSF or Per
Diem for 2 years |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Family Travel to NSF and
Back |
Yes2 |
Yes2 |
|
Independent Research/Development
Program Eligibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Footnotes
- Total pay for Program Director or equivalent is limited to the
top of the AD-4 pay range (as of 1/11/2004 - $132,791).
- Travel expenses of family members to NSF and back to the home
institution may be paid only in conjunction with a household move.
When per diem is elected in lieu of a household move, NSF is not
authorized to pay family travel expenses.
NTE = Not To Exceed
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