Conversion Table From 8/ths to % FTE for SU/VA Joint Appointments
Use this table when making the following statement in a NIH budget justification for a SU/VA joint appointment.
| VA 8ths | VA % | SU % |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 8.33% | 91.67% |
| 2/8 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
| 3/8 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
| 4/8 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| 5/8 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 6/8 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| 7/8 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 8/8 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Example:
Dr. _________ has a joint SU/VA appointment; the SU appointment is ____%, the VA appointment is _____%. Stanford's portion is based on an average 60-hour faculty work week at Stanford. There is no possibility of dual compensation (University plus VA salary) for the same work; there is no conflict of interest regarding such work; and the overall set of responsibilities meets the test of reasonableness.
