Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
BU Leaders Ask Federal Government to Reconsider Changes to Research Grants’ Approval Process Rules
Boston University has written to the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB), opposing a proposed rule that would change how the federal government awards research grants. The letter was signed by President Melissa Gilliam, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Colin Duckett, and Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Kenneth Lutchen. Read the full […]
New Effort Reporting Faculty Cap Worksheets
We are pleased to announce the addition of two (2) new faculty cap worksheets: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Faculty CAP Worksheet Department of Justice (DOJ) Faculty CAP Worksheet Each new worksheet has the same format as the current NIH/DHHS Worksheet, and both are located in the Salary Cap section on the Effort Reporting page. […]
IRB to Implement Huron Online Tool for Research Submissions
We are pleased to announce that the Charles River Campus (CRC) Institutional Review Board (IRB) is working to implement Huron’s online submission tool to support human-subjects research administration on the CRC. This initiative aligns with campus-wide efforts to streamline research administration and follows successful implementations of Huron modules in other research components, including Financial Conflict […]
Free NCURA Webinar: Federal Landscape Updates and Legal Perspectives – June 24
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has an upcoming webinar that is free for the research community. How to register To participate, use the below link to register via Zoom. No NCURA login is required and this event will not be saved to your NCURA profile. The link may be freely distributed. June […]
Free Login: Upcoming Webinars Hosted by NCURA – June 16 and July 16
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has an upcoming webinar that is free for all members of the BU community (no membership required). How to register To participate, Research Blog recipients may use the link that was provided in the email. If you do not have this email, please use the contact form […]
Free Login: Upcoming Webinar Hosted by NCURA – August 4
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has an upcoming webinar that is free for all members of the BU community (no membership required). How to register To participate, Research Blog recipients may use the link that was provided in the email. If you do not have this email, please use the contact form […]
Reminder: NIH Definition of Foreign Components and Impacts of Co-Authorship
This notice reminds the extramural community of the requirement to notify the NIH when a project involves activities outside the United States or collaborations with international collaborators. While this is not a new requirement, the NIH recently released guidance outlining the requirement for proper acknowledgment of foreign components and related activities. As noted in the […]
Sponsored Programs Proposal Deadline and Fiscal Year-End Reminders
Please review important upcoming dates and deadlines below, and reach out to your Pre- or Post-Award Officer with questions. Pre-Award Summer deadlines for National Institutes of Health proposals (June 5, 12, and 16; July 5, 12, and 16; August 8, etc.) are upon us. Proposal volume is always high this time of year. If you […]
Free Login: Upcoming Webinar Hosted by NCURA – June 4
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has an upcoming webinar that is free for all members of the BU community (no membership required). How to register To participate, Research Blog recipients may use the link that was provided in the email. If you do not have this email, please use the contact form […]
Huron Implementation Project: Spring 2026 Update
We’re excited to share the latest progress on the Huron Research Administration Modernization Project! As we move into the next phase of this work, here’s a look at where things stand and what’s ahead. Onboarding is Complete and We’re Building Momentum The project has officially wrapped up its onboarding phase, and we’re proud of the […]