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Filling out the Budget Justification Example is a crucial step in preparing your funding proposal. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you fill out the form accurately and effectively.

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1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Budget Justification Example and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin with the senior personnel section. Enter the name of the principal investigator (PI) and provide details about their role, project tasks, and the number of months they will contribute to the project during the specified years. Repeat this process for any co-PIs and senior personnel.
3. In the other personnel section, specify the number of undergraduate students you are requesting funding for, detailing their project responsibilities, hours per week, and salary rates.
4. For graduate students, include the number and describe their project involvement. State the annual salary based on university policies.
5. Complete the section for postdoctoral researchers similarly, providing numbers, descriptions, and salary information as applicable.
6. Detail any administrative salaries needed, explaining why they are crucial for the project’s success.
7. Fill out the fringe benefits section, including the rates as per university policy for different categories of employees.
8. In the equipment section, indicate whether you are requesting funds for the purchase or fabrication of equipment, explaining the necessity of this equipment for the project.
9. Describe any domestic travel required for project personnel, listing all associated costs and their relevance to the project’s outcomes.
10. Address foreign travel in a similar manner, ensuring compliance with travel regulations.
11. Include participant support costs along with an explanation for their necessity related to project goals.
12. Outline any additional direct costs, providing context for how they will support the project’s completion. Include potential categories such as materials and supplies, publication costs, and consultant fees.
13. Fill out the indirect costs section, citing predetermined rates and exclusions as necessary.
14. Complete the cost sharing/matching and program income sections if applicable, explaining how these components integrate into your budget.
15. Once all sections are complete, save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

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