Free Research Budget Planner
Select your research type to load a structured template, add budget line items across categories, and instantly get a full cost analysis with over-budget flags and recommendations.
Runs entirely in your browser · No login · No data uploaded
Enter your project details and select a research type to load a structured budget template.
How to Plan Your Research Budget in 3 Steps
Follow these steps to get results in under a minute
How UniCloud360 Research Budget Planner Compares
vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms
| Feature | UniCloud360 UniCloud360 Research Budget Planner | Manual Spreadsheet | Generic Budget App | Grant Management System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research-type budget templates | 5 research type templates | Generic only | No templates | Vendor-specific forms |
| Auto conflict / risk flags | 4 conflict checks | Manual checks only | Basic alerts | Rule-dependent |
| Category breakdown with bars | Visual % breakdown | Manual charting | Basic pie chart | Fixed categories |
| Manage custom categories | Add/remove anytime | Fixed columns | Limited customisation | Locked to grant template |
| Printable PDF budget report | Formatted A4 report | Print from sheet | Basic export | Vendor format only |
| No login or software needed | 100% browser-based | No tool needed | App download needed | Login required |
What Researchers & Grant Managers Are Saying
Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities
"I used to spend two days building a budget spreadsheet from scratch for every grant application. The laboratory template loaded everything I needed — personnel, consumables, travel, publication fees — in seconds. I just filled in the numbers."
"The over-budget flag saved me from submitting a grant application where I had accidentally allocated more than the funding cap. The category concentration warning also showed me I had 72% in personnel — which prompted me to justify that allocation in my narrative."
"I recommend this to early-career researchers applying for their first external grant. It introduces the standard budget categories and forces them to think about indirect costs and contingency — which most students forget entirely in their first attempt."
"The social research template was exactly right for my survey-based project. The CSV export went straight into my institution's grant portal. The missing contingency flag reminded me to add a 5% reserve — my supervisor specifically asked about that in the review."