| Term | Definition |
| NCRR Cost Manual | A manual titled, "Cost Analysis and Rate Setting Manual for Animal Research Facilities" that is published by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The manual defines cost accounting principles for animal research facility rates. |
| NIH Salary Cap | The compensation limit which the National Institute of Health (NIH) sets for employees paid from any of their funds. |
| No Cost Time Extension | An extension of the period of performance beyond the expiration date to allow the principal investigator to finish a project. No additional costs are provided. |
| Non-Professional | Currently defined as non-exempt employees under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and therefore entitled to overtime pay for time paid in excess of 40 hours per week. |
| Non-Sponsored Funds | Funds which are not derived from sponsored projects. Common non-sponsored funds include 19900, income, and fee funds. |
| Non-university Client | For a recharge activity, a client from outside the UC system and therefore a client who is not a university client. A non-university client pays non-university differential (NUD) when purchasing goods or services from UC Davis. |
| Non-University Differential (NUD) | A percentage surcharge assessed to a non-university client, in addition to the recharge rate. NUD is the UC Davis mechanism for recovering the indirect (or overhead) costs for a recharge activity from non-university clients. |
| Notice of Grant Award | The legally binding document that serves as a notification to the recipient and others that a grant or cooperative agreement has been made; contains or references all terms of the award and documents the obligation of funds. |
