General office supplies are usually considered a part of indirect costs and are not allowable as a direct cost unless specifically justified. Indicate the type and extent of travel which may be required in the performance of the research. In many cases, travel to professional meetings may be included when justifiably related to the project. Rates and per diem costs must be in acc ordance with OSU policy. Foreign travel may require special approval by the sponsor and should be specifically noted.
Federal agencies require the use of economy class and U.S. flag carriers.
Indicate the itemized costs for the payment of page charges, purchase of reprints, and other publication charges. Indicate the specific rate to be charged for each term of graduate student tuition requested. Budgets which include salary for Graduate Research Assistants must include tuition expenses for those students. Check for current and futur e tuition cost estimates with the Research Office. If the sponsor does not allow tuition costs, the tuition must be shown as cost sharing on the Proposal Check-off Sheet.