Accuracy of the budget should be double checked to be certain the budget matches the application narrative and that the budget is well justified. Personnel costs may be requested and should be based on the institutional base salary for each person. If the institutional base salary is higher, the actual base salary should be listed, but the request has to be appropriately adjusted to accommodate the cap. Consultant requests may include all costs including salary and travel. Consultant salaries are not under the cap.
Equipment is defined by the institutional rate agreement.
If small instrumentation is required that does not meet the equipment definition, it can be requested under supplies. For supplies, no office supplies should be requested, as these are considered under indirect costs. Under Other Costs, no copying or local telephone charges should be included, as these are considered under indirect costs. If a consortium is being established, a separate budget should be included for the subcontract and should include indirect costs. Language stating that a consortium agreement will be written and that both sides agree to this arrangement is required.