Develop Budget
https://policy.psu.edu/policies/fng05The first step in preparing a budget is to know what is allowable and if there are any special requirements of the sponsor.
Allowable Costs
Cost Accounting Justification
Fringe Benefits & F&A Costs
- F&A FAQ
- Rate Summary Page
- Current Rate Agreement
- Inflation Factor
- Previous Rate Agreements
- F&A Rate Implementation
Other Budget Resources
- FY18 Graduate Assistant and Postdoctoral Fellowship Rates
- FY18 Newly Appointed Postdoctoral Fellowship Minimum Salary
- Restrictions on Graduate Student Compensation on NIH Grants
- Salary Caps
- Consulting/Purchased Services
- Cost Sharing/Matching
- Standard Budget Notes
- Proposal Transmittal Notes - Please include text in all proposal transmittals, as appropriate.
SIMSbudgets (PSU's official budget building system)