Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
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 […]
Free Login: Upcoming Webinar Hosted by NCURA – May 18
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 […]
NIH Updates on Late Application Submission Policy and End of Continuous Submission
NIH is updating the policy for late submission of competitive applications. Specifically, it ends Continuous Submission, announces modifications to reasons considered for late submission, and announces the prohibition of Fellowship, Small Business, and International Collaboration late applications. For full details, read NIH notice NOT-OD-26-064 and the summary of changes below. End of Continuous Submission Continuous […]
NIH Prior Approval Requirement for Changes to Domestic Subawards, Effective June 1, 2026
NIH is updating the prior approval requirement for changes to domestic subawards on all NIH grants and cooperative agreements, effective June 1, 2026. For full details, read NIH notice NOT-OD-26-062 and the summary of changes below. Summary of Changes Effective June 1, 2026, all prime recipients are now required to obtain NIH prior approval when […]