The budget should include sufficient funds to enable the project to be carried out as proposed. All items in the budget must relate to specific activities and objectives identified in the proposal narrative.
Departmental offices can provide assistance and current information needed to complete the budget.
Budget items may vary according to research needs but generally fall into the major categories discussed in this section. In addition to a total budget summary, a separate budget must be prepared for each year of support requested. Salary information should specify payroll title, monthly rate, and percent of effort or person-months for the total amount of salary requested for each position. Merit increases and range adjustments should be anticipated and projected for the total project period. NIH requires all personnel directly involved in the project, both professional and nonprofessional, to be listed, even if salaries are not requested.