Principal investigators have the major decision-making and conceptual responsibility for the project. Associate investigators have less responsibility for or partial involvement in the project. Graduate Research Assistant stipends should also be entered into this budget category. In addition to listing name, title, months of salary requested, and personnel cost, indicate the role each member will play in the project. Investigators from institutions other than OSU must send or fax documentation showing that institution's rate agreement.
Software is categorized as expendable supplies.
You may group items under generic categories such as laboratory glassware. Do not include ordinary office expenses. Domestic travel is travel within the United States. Funds may be requested for field work, attendance at meetings and conferences, other travel associated with the proposed work, and per diem. Foreign travel is travel outside of the United States including Mexico and Canada.