Budget Guidance

When planning your budget, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) for assistance. ORSP can help you think through what budget items to include, what calculations need to be made, and how to create a budget narrative. Please refer to ORSP’s internal budget templates and the Budget Guidance below. The guidance includes descriptions of major budget categories and line items commonly found in grant and contract budgets, cross-references UT and governmental policies and regulations, and provides detailed descriptions and examples of budgeting strategies.

Please note that all budget information should be submitted to ORSP for review and institutional approvals PRIOR to submitting a proposal or entering into negotiations with a potential funder.

• Budget Guidance
• Standard Internal Budget Template
• Annotated Budget Sample

Fringe Benefits

• ORSP Negotiated Fringe Overview and FAQs
• UT System Negotiated Fringe Financial FAQs

Subaward, Consultant, and Vendor Costs

• Subaward, Consultant, or Vendor Guidance
• Subaward, Consultant, or Vendor Determination Chart

Participant Support Costs on Sponsored Programs

To view UTC Participant Support Costs on Sponsored Programs click here.

Facilities and Administrative Costs

• Indirect Costs Agreement
• UTC F&A Distribution Model

Additional Resources

• NSF Grant Proposal Guide
• UT Fiscal Policy
• UT Personnel Policy
• UT Policy