The Consultants budget category is used for individuals who will provide advice to the project or who will perform specific, defined activities that do not involve design or execution of the project. These services and activities support the project but do not directly move the project toward its goals. UMB faculty may not be listed as consultants. The services of a consulting firm would also fall under this budget category. The routed proposal should include letters from each proposed consultant that indicate their intent to participate in the project, a description of the services or activities to be performed, estimate of time required, and the rate of payment, usually per hour or per day. Payment for consultant services should be comparable to the normal or customary fees charged and received by the consultant for comparable services, especially on non-government contracts and grants. Check sponsor proposal instructions for any required limit on the rate of payment. Guidelines to determine whether an outside investigator is a collaborator or a consultant | 
