While preparing the technical proposal, the Principal Investigator should begin to estimate the costs of the various components of the budget. It is essential that a draft budget be provided to OSP as soon as possible so that the OSP staff may provide assistance with the correct fringe benefits and indirect costs.
All salaries require fringe benefits, which are discussed below.
This category includes undergraduate students, graduate students, temporary help, and student assistants who are paid by the hour. All personnel employed through externally funded projects require that fringe benefits be projected in the budget submission. These rates are available from both OSP and the home page. Supplies - These costs should be carefully estimated. Sometimes the agency requires a detailed listing of all supplies along with a price breakdown.