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Budgeting Training

How to Prepare a Basic Budget

This is an introductory course on the budget preparation process for sponsored project applications. It will cover UW and sponsor budgeting terminology; how to find and use the accurate rates to calculate benefits, inflation factors, facilities and administration fees; special considerations for subcontracts; and the principles behind UW budget guidelines and federal regulations. We will learn the concepts and prepare a number of example budgets. Offered by OSP

Six Steps to Creating a SON Budget 

Six steps for developing budgets that reflect current reality, future possibilities and guidelines for both the UW and the sponsor.  A well prepared budget is one of the keys to a quick approval process. Next projected offering: Autumn 2013

Using the SON Budget Spreadsheet

Use the School of Nursing Spreadsheet to help figure grant costs, inflation. This will be a quick overview of the different functions in the spreadsheet that are designed to save time while preparing the budget. Next projected offering: Winter 2013

Budgeting for Salaries

This session will revisit the six steps discussed earlier.  There will be a focus on the salary portion of the budget – finding correct salaries, projecting raises, and getting approval.  There will be a short discussion of when donated time is appropriate. Next projected offering: Winter 2013

Writing a Budget Justification

What absolutely needs to be included in a budget justification?  What does it mean if you find one that is shorter or longer than yours?  The budget justification is driven by both UW and Sponsor guidelines.  This session will review both and help with wording for special situations. Next projected offering: Winter 2013