Memo: Action Required for BU Researchers and Research Staff
TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students FROM: Tom Bifano, Vice President and Associate Provost ad interim for Research DATE: June 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Action Required for BU Researchers and Research Staff As part of Boston University’s compliance with federal research security requirements, all covered individuals involved in sponsored research – including federal, non-federal, and […]
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Thomas Bifano, Vice President and Associate Provost ad interim for Research Karen Antman, Medical Campus Provost and Dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine DATE: May 29, 2025 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently […]
Memo: Enhancing Participant Privacy and Confidentiality
TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students FROM: The Charles River Campus Institutional Review Board DATE: May 6, 2025 SUBJECT: Enhancing Participant Privacy and Confidentiality Recent federal actions and proposals have raised new concerns about privacy among Boston University researchers and research participants. During this time of transition, the BU Charles River Campus Institutional […]
Requirements for Summer Student Researchers
Mentored summer research experiences provide tremendous learning opportunities for students. University Policy requires that all individuals working in laboratory research, including summer research students, complete and have an up-to-date training, medical clearance, be added to IBC or IACUC protocols if applicable, as well as follow other institutional procedures and policies related to safety in the […]
Memo: New Research Security Training Requirement for DOE-Sponsored Investigators To Be Completed by May 1, 2025 and for All Other Researchers to Be Completed by June 30, 2025
TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students FROM: The Office of the Provost and Office of Research DATE: April 10, 2025 SUBJECT: New Research Security Training Requirement for DOE-Sponsored Investigators To Be Completed by May 1, 2025 and for All Other Researchers to Be Completed by June 30, 2025 Research Security Training Background National […]
Memo: Research Approved on a Triennial Basis
TO: Boston University Principal Investigators FROM: Charles River Campus Institutional Review Board DATE: April 3, 2025 SUBJECT: Research Approved on a Triennial Basis As a reminder to investigators who have studies that have been approved for a period of three (3) years, a submission of a progress report is required on a triennial basis (every […]
BU Information Security Update on Federal Research Requirements for Cyber and Data Security
As a researcher, you may have noticed an increase in what your sponsors and data providers are requiring in terms of cyber and data security assurances. BU Information Security, BU Sponsored Programs (SP), and BU Industry Engagement are here to help! Our goal is to reduce your security and compliance burdens, letting you do what […]
Important Reminders About Disclosures for Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 directs federal research funding agencies to establish policies that require covered individuals to disclose all participation in foreign talent recruitment programs. The agencies require certification at proposal, and then annually for the duration of the award, that the covered individual is not party to a malign foreign talent […]
Do You Need to Upgrade Your ULT Freezer? Let EHS Know
BU Environmental Health and Safety, in collaboration with Risk Management, Sustainability and Procure to Pay, are evaluating interest in replacing ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers over 10 years old with new energy-efficient models. Your feedback will help us determine the feasibility of reintroducing this program in 2024. Why should I consider replacing my ULT freezer? Your […]
Updated Guidance Issued for Active Study PI Changes
The Boston University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has issued updated guidance to clarify its policies and procedures for changing the overall Principal Investigator (PI) on active studies. Those individuals looking to initiate this change should follow these steps: Complete and Submit a Staff Amendment Form: This form should include information about the current PI and […]