Budget Preparation

Your Research Contract/Grant Specialist in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) at RU-N can provide guidance on the development of your budget and budget narrative. Please feel free to contact your ORSP Grant Specialist should you have any questions. (opens in a new tab)

• ORSP budget templates
  • RU Budget Template 3 year research project
    • Budget narrative reflecting the budget above
  • RU Budget Template NIH 5-year research project
  • Sample budget narrative
• Fringe benefit rates (Please note: 7.65% FICA and Medicaid must be added)
• RU-N Tuition rates and fees
• Facilities and Administrative (indirect) Cost rates
• > NEW < Historic Fringe Rates and F&A (Indirect Cost) rates 2017 – 2026 (projected)
• Indirect Cost Rate Policy
• Institutional information (ORSP address, EIN, DUNS, etc.)