- DO make sure to use the format required in the call for proposals for the budget and keep within any space constraints required.
- DO provide justification for all items in the budget as far as possible, especially large equipment items.
- DO give relevant information on the expertise of personnel if this is available when the proposal is submitted.
- DO think about the time frame of the budget and how much you will actually spend each year.
- DO check the budget and recheck it for accuracy. Arithmetic errors will be construed as carelessness by the reviewers.
- DO NOT request unnecessary travel.
- DO NOT ‘pad’ the budget. Ask for what you need, but not more than you need.
