NIH Announces FY 2018 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels
NIH announces stipend increases for FY 2018 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training Related Expenses and the Institutional Allowance for postdoctoral trainees and fellows have also been increased. Training Related Expenses and Institutional Allowances for predoctoral trainees and fellows and the Tuition and Fees for all educational levels remain unchanged. […]
New IACUC software scheduled for June launch
As Research Compliance readies to launch Click, the new IACUC software that will replace the INSPIR system, it is asking researchers to remember the following deadlines: If you have a protocol expiring in June, renewals to the IACUC were due May 15 to ensure approval prior to the expiration date. If you have a protocol […]
Radioisotope use (RAM) permits will be migrated to BioRAFT
Radiation Safety has begun the process of migrating RAM permits from the Research Information Management System (RIMS) to BioRAFT. Permits will be migrated in order of upcoming permit expiration dates. Once a permit has been migrated to BioRAFT, the permit holder will receive a notification through the BioRAFT messaging system asking them to review the […]
RIMS system to undergo upgrade June 4
Users of the Research Information Management System will soon note the following new features as part of an upgrade: A new dashboard that makes navigation simpler upon login. Users are now able to use the browser’s back button. Improvements to look and feel. Please submit any questions or comments through the Contact Us link on […]
Reminder for Upcoming NIH Deadlines
We are fast approaching the NIH summer deadlines (i.e. June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, etc.) which is a high volume proposal time for Sponsored Programs (see the complete list of deadlines here). We are already aware of 50 proposals for the June deadline. Your assistance in notifying us […]
Updated Consent Form for Use of Research Videos or Recordings
The Charles River Campus (CRC) Institutional Review Board recognizes that that investigators may wish to use videos or recordings that were obtained during a research study for other purposes which are not related to the research study. This may include any of the following use in future research studies; educational or presentation purposes; scientific conferences; […]
NIH salary cap increases to $189,600
On March 7, 2018, NIH issued Guidance on Salary Limitations for Grants, Cooperative Agreements FY 2018 (NOT-OD-18-137). The Executive Level II salary has increased from $187,000 to $189,600 effective January 7, 2018. The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effective January 7, 2018. If adequate funds are available in active awards that […]
NSF announces revision of the Foundation’s suite of Award Terms and Conditions
The Foundation’s suite of Award Terms and Conditions (see full listing below) has been revised. Important changes include: Revision of the micro-purchase threshold for procurement activities to $10,000 for awards made to institutions of higher education, related or affiliated nonprofit entities, nonprofit research organizations or independent research institutes. This revision was made in accordance with […]
Reminder: summer student researchers must complete lab safety training, obtain medical clearance
Mentored summer research experiences provide tremendous learning opportunities for students wishing to participate in laboratory research. University Policy requires that all individuals, including summer research students, engaged in research laboratory activities must complete and have an up-to-date annual laboratory safety training and have medical clearance from Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP) before performing any research […]
ASC seeking feedback on proposed safety protocol change
The Animal Science Center is seeking feedback from investigators and laboratory staff on both the Medical and Charles River Campuses about a proposed change in a safety protocol.