Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
NIH and FDP Release New Guidance on Co-Authorship and Foreign Components
The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) Research Security Subcommittee, in collaboration with NIH Extramural Leadership, has released a new set of FAQs addressing co-authorship and foreign components on NIH-supported research. The FAQs are based on questions addressed during the September 15, 2026 FDP session, Co-authorship and Foreign Components: A Discussion with NIH Extramural Leadership. NIH’s broader […]
Organization Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Review and Disclosure
Boston University Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance would like to share the Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Review and Disclosure Process to support compliance with application requirements and help researchers identify and address potential OCI concerns when required by a sponsor. Organizational Conflicts of Interest can arise when the University, or individuals acting on its […]
NIH Update on Data Management and Sharing Plan Changes for NIH Career Development (K) Awards
NIH has announced that effective immediately, Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSP) are no longer required for NIH Career Development (K) awards. For full details, read NIH notice NOT-OD-26-120 and the summary of changes below. This change was originally supposed to take effect for application due dates on or after October 12, 2027 as previously […]
A Reminder on Keeping SciENcv Biosketches and Common Forms Current
Recent discussions in the research administration community have raised questions about a SciENcv certificate update. In response, NCBI User Services indicated that documents certified using the previous certificate remain valid as issued and are not affected by the recent certificate renewal in September 2026. NCBI also noted that additional guidance from NIH Office of Extramural […]
Free Login: Upcoming Webinar Hosted by NCURA – October 13
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 – October 1
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 […]
Proposal Summary Form (PSF) Updates, New Required NSF HERD Survey Data Fields and Limited Submission Opportunity
Sponsored Programs has released an updated Proposal Summary Form (PSF). NSF HERD Survey Reporting As part of Boston University’s ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy and efficiency of NSF Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) Survey reporting, two new required fields have been added to the Proposal Summary Form (PSF): NSF Research Type NSF Category […]
Special COI and COC Requirements for DOE Researchers
On July 16, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued updated regulations regarding conflicts of interest (COI) and conflicts of commitment (COC) applicable to applicants and recipients of DOE awards. The new rule has a short implementation timeline and takes effect on August 17, 2026. The full DOE policy may be found here. Key Changes […]
SAC Reporting Dashboard Updates
Boston University Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce two important enhancements to our SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) reporting environment designed to improve access to information, strengthen financial oversight, and support data-driven decision-making across the research enterprise. MyGrants, a reporting tool previously developed specifically for Principal Investigators, is now open to all research faculty and staff […]
Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) Have Been Distributed to Department Administrators/Effort Coordinators
To comply with Federal Regulations, all Boston University employees who are paid from Sponsored Research funds receive a Personnel Activity Report (PAR) on a semi‐annual basis to review and certify their salary and effort. PARs for the period January– June 2026 have been distributed (the week of 8/10/2026) via email to department administrators/effort coordinators. All […]