Internet-based software to estimate staff costs

This project will further develop the 'Sirius Lite' web-based software already in use at the University of Leeds, for the benefit of all HEFCE-funded higher education institutions. The software provides an accurate and consistent staff costs calculator, essential for preparing departmental budgets.

The software will be delivered to HEIs (at an estimated nominal subscription cost of around 200 pa per HEI) via the internet and will be kept updated for changes in costs relating to national insurance and superannuation schemes in operation.

In comparison, spreadsheets (usually used to prepare staff cost budgets) are more complex to use and prone to errors.

This new software will save time in preparing staff budgets and costings for research grant applications.

Total funding : £62,634