Budget development is essential to preparing and submitting a competitive proposal. Your project budget sets the stage for the actual implementation of your research, detailing in precise terms all the resources that will be used to solve the problem set forth in your proposal. It is essential to forecast your projected expenses accurately--many sponsors hold you accountable to spending within a small margin of error for each line item in your budget while also looking negatively on underspending your award.
IQSS staff can help you develop the best possible budget. To assist with these preparations we have developed a questionnaire designed to help you identify the financial needs of your project. This information will, in turn, help us plan the submission of your proposal.
For inquiries, please complete the attached Grant Budget form and then contact Ali Saren, Grants Manager at IQSS, at 617-496-7294. Or contact us by email.