Hello everyone. I was wondering if you can guide me to resources on how to estimate the budget for a research proposal. Thanks.
Go here, there are several, here is one from NIH and one from University of Michigan. Hope these help.
http://orsp.umich.edu/research-proposals-budget
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/format-and-write/develop-your-budget.htm
Checklist for Proposal Budget Items Directly Tied to the Project:
A. Salaries and Wages
1. Academic personnel
2. Research assistants
3. Stipends (training grants only)
4. Consultants
5. Interviewers
6. Computer programmer
7. Data managers or analysts
8. Administrators
10. Editorial assistants
11. Technicians
12. Study/clinical coordinators
13. Hourly personnel
14. Staff benefits
15. Salary increases in proposals that extend into a new year, e.g., Cost of Living increases
16. Vacation accrual and/or use
B. Equipment
1. Fixed equipment
2. Movable equipment
3. Office equipment
4. Equipment installation
C. Materials and Supplies
1. Office supplies specifically for project
2. Communications
3. Test materials or samples
4. Questionnaire forms
5. Data access
6. Animals
7. Animal care
8. Laboratory supplies
9. Glassware
10. Chemicals
11. Electronic supplies
12. Report materials and supplies
D. Travel
1. Professional conferences
2. Field work
3. Sponsor meetings
4. Travel for consultation
5. Consultants' travel
6. Mileage for research participants
7. Subsistence
8. Automobile rental
9. Aircraft rental
10. Ship rental
E. Services
1. Computer use/data storage
2. Duplication services (reports, etc.)
3. Publication costs
4. Photographic/graphic services
5. Service contracts
6. ISR services (e.g., surveys)
7. Data analysis
F. Other
1. Space rental
2. Alterations and renovations
3. Purchase of data, periodicals, books
4. Subjects/Research participants
5. Patient reimbursement
6. Tuition and fees
7. Hospitalization
8. Subcontracts
Sample Budget Table
Sample Budget
12 months
Effort Sponsor
Effort UM
Sponsor Amount
University Amount
Total Amount
Faculty Salaries
Principal Investigator
Co-investigator
Staff Salaries
Research Associate
Lab Technician
Data Entry Clerk
Graduate Assistantships (50%)
Student Wages
Other Wages
Total Salaries and Wages
Faculty and Staff Benefits
Wage Benefits
GSRA Benefits
Total Benefits
Consumable supplies & materials**
Travel
Other operating costs
Tuition Remission***
Fellowships/Traineeships***
Space rental fees***
Consultants
Subcontracts****
Patient Care Costs***
Total Operating Costs
Equipment***
Other Service Facilities (ULAM)***
TOTAL DIRECT COST
INDIRECT COST
Subcontractors
TOTAL INDIRECT COST
GRAND TOTAL
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