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 […]
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.
New NSF Account Management System
Effective March 26, 2018, the National Science Foundation made major changes to the way the research community registers for NSF accounts and maintains account and user profile information in FastLane and Research.gov. Each user will now have a single profile and unique identifier (i.e., NSF ID) for signing into FastLane and Research.gov for proposal and […]
New IACUC software is coming
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee is implementing a new electronic protocol management system, Huron Click, to replace INSPIR and paper CRC protocols. Benefits of the new software include: Easy visualization of workflow and protocol status Library of our own approved standard procedures from which to select Prepopulated with anesthetic administration procedures Multiple people can work on […]
Technology Development announces 2018 Ignition Award recipients
Technology Development is pleased to announce the winners for the 9th annual Ignition Awards. The Ignition Program includes two separate awards— approximately five $75,000 one-year grants and one $25,000 Robert E. Schiesske Award — to faculty of Boston University and Boston Medical Center to validate early-stage technologies and enable follow-on funding. The Ignition Award Program […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Process for Subrecipient Invoices for PAFO
PAFO is pleased to announce a new process for Subrecipient Invoices for sponsored projects: Beginning January 2, 2018, all new subrecipient invoices will be processed through a new online Subrecipient Invoice Disbursement Form The new Subrecipient Invoice Disbursement Form will be located on Forms page of the Accounts Payable website. The Form will be live beginning […]