Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
NIH Data Management & Sharing Plan – Changes to Policy effective 1/25/23
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued its final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy) to promote the management and sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research. The new policy applies to applications with receipt dates on/after January 25, 2023. In order to provide guidelines and resources for our […]
Department Administrator Forum- January Event Registration Open!
Join us virtually on January 18th, 2023, from 2-3:30 pm for our second 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. By popular demand, we […]
REMINDER – Year End Planning and Holiday Deadlines
In observance of Intersession break, Sponsored Programs offices will be closed starting at 1pm on Friday, December 23, 2022, re-opening at 9am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. During this break, staff will not be available to approve or process any proposals or other sponsored research actions, including purchase requisitions and financial reports. Therefore, to help […]
Invitation from NSF regarding Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum Webinar on November 30, 2022
Please see the communication from NSF below and register for the Webinar: Dear Colleague: You are invited to participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum webinar on November 30, 2022, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. To participate in this Forum, please Register Now. The topics for this Forum […]
Year End Planning and Holiday Deadlines
<h2>November Deadlines</h2> In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Sponsored Programs will be closed starting at 5pm Wednesday November 23, 2022, re-opening at 9am Monday November 28, 2022. Beginning at 2pm Wednesday November 23, 2022 there will only be a skeleton staff available to cover emergency items. Should you have proposals or any other items due between Monday November 21, […]
New NIH “FORMS-H” Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2023
Applicants applying to NIH, AHRQ and FDA funding opportunities with due dates on or after January 25, 2023 must use updated FORMS-H application packages as detailed in NIH Notice (NOT-OD-22-195) and must use FORMS-G application packages for due dates on or before January 24, 2023. Applications submitted using an incorrect forms package for their intended […]
NSF Issues Revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1), effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023
NSF has announced the issuance of the revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) ( NSF 23-1) that will be effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023. Significant changes are noted in the NSF notice and a complete summary of changes is provided in the Introduction section of the PAPPG. See the […]
Department of Energy (DOE) – New Proposal Requirements in FY 2023
New Merit Review Requirement DOE, Office of Science is adding a new merit review requirement pertaining to equitable and inclusive research. Beginning in FY 2023, applicants must now submit a plan for Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research, or PIER Plan, along with their research proposals. PIER Plans should describe the activities and strategies that investigators […]
Property Management Updates
Equipment Inventory The biennial capital equipment inventory, which previously was completed over a 12 month period, will now be extended to the full 24 month period. This change will allow the Property team more time to resolve inventory issues as well as continue with other responsibilities such as processing purchase requisitions, tagging new equipment, managing […]
Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) are Due October 7th
Department Administrators/Effort Coordinators: PARs for the period January 2022– June 2022 are due back to effort reporting (effort@bu.edu) on Friday, October 7, 2022. Please refer to the Effort Reporting webpage for resources or contact effort@bu.edu with questions.