Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
NIH Application Instruction Updates to Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Costs
The NIH has posted NOT-OD-23-161 with updates to the NIH application instructions for submitting requests for Data Management and Sharing costs in a single line item. As outlined in the Final NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing (DMS), costs associated with data management and data sharing may be allowable under the budget for the proposed […]
BU Information Security Launches Expanded Website for Researchers
As a researcher you may have noticed an increase in what your sponsors are asking for in cybersecurity assurances. We are here to help! From reviewing a Data Use Agreement to securely storing data at the end of a research project, our goal is to reduce your security and compliance burdens, letting you do what […]
Outgoing Subaward Tracker Updated
Please be informed that the “Where’s My Subaward” page on the Research website has been updated! The contents of the page are now hosted in PowerBI interactive report. The report, its instructions, and further details can be found under the “Outgoing Subaward Status Tracker” section of the Award & Subaward Tracker site. As a reminder, […]
Recent NSF Updates
FastLane Proposal Decommissioning and Upcoming Important System-related Deadlines Effective April 24, 2023, the National Science Foundation (NSF) transitioned the Subawarding, Transferring or Contracting Out Part of an NSF Award request functionality from FastLane to Research.gov and decommissioned this request in FastLane. In-progress subawarding requests in FastLane as of April 21, 2023, were transferred to Research.gov. […]
Sponsored Programs Proposal Deadline and Fiscal Year End Reminders
Sponsored Programs would like to remind the BU research community of important upcoming dates and deadlines. Please reach out to your Pre- or Post-Award Officer with any questions. Pre Award The NIH summer deadlines (June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, August 8, etc) are upon us and these are […]
Office of Research Launches New Website
As of Tuesday, May 23, information previously found on the BU Research Support website can be found on the new BU Office of Research website. This includes forms, policies, trainings, and guidance for navigating the research project lifecycle, from finding funding to promoting your scholarship. What’s new? The new website merges two previously separate websites: […]
Department Administrator Forum- May Event Registration Open!
Join us virtually on May 9th, 2023, from 2-3:30 pm for our third Department Administrator (DA) Forum of 2022-2023 Academic year! The DA Forum is an opportunity for department administrators and central research support staff to virtually come together and discuss special topics, upcoming events and announcements, and answer questions. This session, we will spend […]
Sponsored Research Tips: Roles and Responsibilities Matrix
Are you new to Research Administration/Award Management at Boston University? Have you been in Research Administration/Award Management at Boston University for a long time? In either case we are providing you with a link to the Roles and Responsibilities Matrix on our website as a new tool or a reminder that this matrix is another […]
NIH, AHRQ and HRSA Announce FY 2023 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels
Stipend increases are announced for fiscal year (FY) 2023 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training Related Expenses and Institutional Allowances for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows reflect a moderate increase. The Tuition and Fees for all educational levels remain unchanged from the prior budget year. Please see NOT-OD-23-076 for […]
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 July – December 2022 have been distributed today via email to department administrators/effort coordinators. Please note, all […]