Endeavor Awards for
Research & Creativity
About Endeavor Awards
History of the Awards
Who Qualifies
Deadlines
Project Award
About Project Grant
Student Developed:
Outline
Cover Page (Word)
Expense form
Faculty Developed:
Outline
Cover Page (Word)
Expense form
Budget Guidelines
Helpful Hints
Presentation Award
About Travel Grant
Budget Guidelines (Excel)
Cover Sheet (Word)
Symposium
About Symposium
Abstract Forms
Resources
Faculty Mentor
Endeavor Committee
How to Apply
Writing an Abstract
Student Written Proposal Budget
This is arguably the most important part of the grant, as it determines how much money you are hoping to receive. Remember, if the budget and its accompanying narrative are poorly thought out, inadequately explained, or has inappropriate items in it, the proposal, although meritorious, will be rejected.
1. Make sure the items and processes for which you are requesting funds are mentioned prominently in the Project proposal and not just in the budget narrative.
2. Make sure that your items are available, not overpriced and will arrive in time for you to use them for your research.
3. Make sure you include shipping and handling costs in the total dollar amounts requested, and itemize your list.
4. Make sure you will be able to purchase expensive items if the cost is more than the maximum allowed by the Endeavor award program.
5. Make sure all numeric calculations (dollar values, mileage, number of items needed, etc.) are clear, easy to follow, and accurate.
6. Keep it simple. Often authors ask for very expensive things that have a simpler, much less expensive alternative readily available. The committee will notice such things.
7. Make sure you justify every Item in the Budget Narrative.
8. Make sure you discuss the Budget with your faculty sponsor as they will often be able to spot weaknesses that you might not think about (two sets of eyes are better than one!)
Student Developed Proposal Outline ( Word)
Student Developed Project Grant Budget Proposal Form (Excel)
