Proposal


 * Post** to Discussion board an **abstract of your funding proposal** (2-3 paragraphs). Identify any problems or questions you may have. Also, feel free to post questions to seek input from other class members.

__**DIRECT COSTS**__ Includes costs that can be specifically identified with a particular project. This include items such as salaries, fringe benefits, new equipment, supplies, travel and publication charges, alterations and renovations. Special services should also be mentioned here and justified elsewhere if necessary.

__**INDIRECT COSTS**__ Indirect costs (or overhead) are costs of general operation for which your school or University may require reimbursement at a predetermined rate. It is important to find out if the funding agency has a specific indirect cost rate and some may not pay any indirect costs.

Cost sharing represents the School's or University's commitment to the project. Some agencies require that a portion of the total project cost be shared by your institution. This portion, called cost sharing is a percentage of the total cost of the project and is subject to agency guidelines.
 * __COST SHARING__** (Not required in all cases)