This sample budget shows the level of detail required by the Foundation. Include the justifications for your budget items at the end of your complete itemized budget. Please consult the Budget Guidelines, which can be found under Application Procedures, for allowed categories, necessary justifications and additional information.
Expense |
US $ |
US $ |
| Travel | ||
| International Travel | ||
| 1 x round trip airfare London-Botswana-London | 1,900 | |
| Transportation and lodging while traveling | 145 | |
| Excess Baggage | 200 | |
| Local Travel/Transportation requirements | ||
| Vehicle Rental (60 days @ $45/day) **1 | 2,700 | |
| Subtotal for Travel | 4,945 | |
| Living Expenses [food, lodging, and other expenses may be listed separately] | ||
| Per Diem at Field Site ($500/month x 2 months) | 1,000 | |
| Per Diem in Gaborone ($50/day x 10 days) **2 | 500 | |
| Subtotal for Living Expenses | 1,500 | |
| Other Costs Associated with Research | ||
| Research Assistance ($20/day x 2 assistants x 60 days) **3 | 2,400 | |
| Gifts for Informants | 500 | |
| Visa or Permit Fees | 250 | |
| Lab/Analytical Costs (3 C-14 dates @ $400/date) | 1,200 | |
| Subtotal for Other Costs | 3,150 | |
| Supplies and Equipment | ||
| Equipment | ||
| 2 Handheld GPS units + accessories | 320 | |
| Digital Camera | 500 | |
| Laptop computer **4 | 1,000 | |
| Field Supplies | ||
| Subtotal for Supplies and Equipment | 1,820 | |
| Other Costs | ||
| Travel Medical Insurance ($100/month for 2 months) | 200 | |
| Email, telephone, fax, postage | 200 | |
| Childcare ($20/day x 60 days) **5 | 1,200 | |
| Subtotal for Other Costs | 1,600 | |
|
Total Budget Requested from Wenner-Gren |
$13,015 |
- It is necessary to rent a vehicle to access the field site which lies in a remote area and to transport equipment and personnel on a daily basis. Price includes rental, maintenance, and fuel costs.
- Five days are needed in Gaborone initially to make final arrangements for the field work and five days are needed at the end to access archives at the University.
- One local research assistant is needed for the duration of the field work to help the researcher survey the region for archaeological sites and to carry out test excavations. The level of payment is based on prior experience with hiring research assistants in Botswana.
- A laptop is necessary to record field notes and keep data during the research period. The price includes necessary software. Funding for laptops is not available through my university. At the end of the project, the laptop will be donated to the University of Botswana and a confirmation letter provided.
- The applicant has two children less than 5 years of age that must accompany her into the field. The estimate is based on previous experience with childcare costs in Botswana. No other adult family member will be accompanying me in the field.