Develop Budget

The 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 Standards FAQ
• Costs not allowable under A-21 (FNG05)

Cost Accounting Justification

• Instructions
• Administrative/Clerical Costs Form
• Nonpersonnel Costs Form

Fringe Benefits & F&A Costs

• F&A FAQ
• Rate Summary Page
• Inflation Factor
• Previous Rate Agreements
• F&A Rate Implementation

Other Budget Resources

• FY17 Graduate Assistant and Postdoctoral Fellowship Rates
• FY17 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)