In this session, TXST Office of Sponsored Program (OSP) Pre-Award will cover the budgets for NSF. This presentation will discuss the allowable expenses and the importance budget justification. Budget topics will include the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) expenses; special considerations related to the CAREER solicitation; and where to start when thinking about project expenses. Budget justification topics will cover how to draft common expenses to demonstrate need. OSP will also answer questions related to the TXST submission process.