STAR Workshop 9 – Budget Development for Research Proposals – May 23, 2024

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.