This subsection will cover the following “hot topic” aspects of proposal budgets:

1. Committed Effort
2. Administrative Charges
3. Sub-recipients
4. Consultants and Service Providers
5. Rates
6. Cost Sharing
7. Program Income

Developing a budget is an important part of the proposal process. PIs/PDs should follow these procedures prepared by OSR when developing budgets for sponsored projects. (The procedures cover all budget line items – not just the “hot topics.”)

To facilitate the proposal submission process, PIs/PDs should contact their OSR GCA* as soon as they begin the budget development process.

PIs/PDs may use the budget template (spreadsheet) developed by OSR when preparing the majority of project budgets. The template contains detailed and abbreviated instructions for its use. In those cases where the budget template is not useful, the OSR GCA* will provide options.

*PIs/PDs in EOS should contact their BSC.