New report available for viewing capital equipment
Please note that there is a new report for people to use who have Moveable Capital Equipment. The report is located in the Asset Accounting (Distributed) folder, as shown below, and is titled Moveable Equipment Inventory. This report is a good tool for those who want to download a listing of their capital equipment and/or […]
NSF issues revision of PAPPG, implements changes in web tools
The revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 18-1) will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, or awards made on or after January 29, 2018. Significant changes include: Addition of a new eligibility subcategory on international branch campuses of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education; Revision of eligibility […]
NIH announces stronger enforcement of closeout requirements
NIH recently issued Guide Notice NOT-OD-18-107 alerting the community that they are now strengthening enforcement of the longstanding closeout requirements. The notice informs the community that, in accordance with the Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act and HHS policy, NIH will initiate unilateral closeout – i.e. closeout without receipt of acceptable final reports – […]
Changes for January 25, 2018 NIH Application Due Dates
Two major changes impact applications submitted for due dates on or after January 25, 2018. 1) Applicants are required to use FORMS-E. Wondering what this means for late applications or reviewers submitting under the continuous submission policies? See NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-17-062 and referenced related announcements to learn more. See NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-17-119 for the […]
Effects of the Government Shutdown at Boston University
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer DATE: January 22, 2018 SUBJECT: Effects of the Government Shutdown at Boston University As you are aware, the federal government shut down on Friday evening when Congress and the White House couldn’t reach agreement on a federal budget. While early indications are […]