A consultant is an individual (or firm), not considered an employee of UNH, hired for a fee to give professional evaluation, advice, or services purely advisory in nature. The consultant provides these services independently, without supervision by the UNH individual engaging these services. The need for the consultant’s services commonly does not extend beyond a limited period of time.

Some sponsors may not allow any compensation for consultants or may impose a cap on the amount of compensation to be paid to a consultant. Typically, if consultant costs are allowable by the sponsor, the consultant is paid a per diem amount, otherwise, an appropriate fee for a limited term of service commensurate with the market or specialty. If the consultant will be considered “key personnel”, the consultant’s CV and rate quote are required elements of the proposal budget justification. Consultants are not subject to the federal compliance requirements of proposed federally-funded projects.