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STAR Workshop 9 – Budget Development for Research Proposals – May 23, 2024
Session Description
May 23 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Do you support budgeting for research funding proposals? Do you wonder how these budgets are developed? This workshop, presented by staff from the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) and the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, UTSC, will explore general principles, common research-related expenses, challenges, and tips for building effective budgets in research funding proposals. Topics include:
equipment purchasing;
cash-vs-in-kind contributions; and
alignment with both Tri-Agency guidelines and University of Toronto financial policy.
Try out a budget template and join in practical activities to reinforce your understanding of key points in research budget development.
Presenters:
Jeremy Knight, Director, Research Development,VPRI
Peter Schwarz-Lam, Manager, Projects & Process Optimization, VPRI
Cintia Cristia, Strategic Research Development Officer, Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, UTSC
See the STAR program for resources and to learn about past events.
The STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such as business officers, research administrator/facilitators, strategic research officers, finance-related staff, and faculty.
Learning Objectives
- Support staff and faculty in developing budgets for funding proposals with more accuracy and confidence.
- Identify the most common research-related expenses and how to project their costs.
- Draft a budget that
aligns with a research proposal’s goals.
