Joint BU-VA Appointment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

All Boston University Medical Campus Investigators who also hold salaried VA appointments must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The VA Associate Chief of Staff of Research and Development and BU Sponsored Programs are responsible for maintaining a copy of the current MOU.

MOU Form

When to Submit or Update:

• Annually
• As a result of an award. Please submit within 30 days of a Notice of Award
• due to significant change in effort, see NIH current grants policy statement

Form Guidance

Effort Percentages

•  Considering the dual appointments of the Investigator a maximum 60-hour work week is a reasonable weekly effort
• Maximum effort per institution should not exceed 40-hour/week
• For most K awards: the percent of total BUMC professional effort devoted to K award research must be at least 75% and paid by BUMC. The required 75% effort must be comprised solely of BUMC effort and may not include effort donated or paid by the VA.

Required Signatures

• Investigator
• VA Department Chair, if applicable
• Associate Chief of Staff, Research and Development, VA
• Chief of Staff, VA
• Director of VABHS
• Authorized Official, Other Affiliated Institution, if applicable
• Boston University Department Chair
• Boston University  Dean
• Signing Official, Sponsored Programs, BU