Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
Internal Prior Approval Request (IPAR) Form Updates
Our Internal Prior Approval Request (IPAR) Form has been updated! Sponsored Programs has made a series of changes to the IPAR form to better capture outgoing subaward actions that may be impacted by these account changes. These updates will help prevent common issues related to outgoing subaward actions while giving the Pre-Award and Award Maintenance […]
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 2024 have been distributed this week via email to department administrators/effort coordinators. Please note, […]
Research Administration Intensive for Department Administrators
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 | 8 AM – 5 PM Metcalf Trustee Ballroom 1 Silber Way, 9th Floor Sponsored Programs is hosting a Research Administration Intensive (RAI) for BU department and grant administrators, covering the entire grant project lifecycle. This consolidated version of the Sponsored Programs 2-Day Training for Department Administrators is designed for anyone who […]
Department Administrator Forum: Cash Management Invoicing
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with guest Cash Management We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on March 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm (via Zoom). This session provided a comprehensive overview of cash management for the Sponsored Programs portfolio. Guest speakers from Research Financial Operations included […]
2025 Administration Transition Information & Resources
As of now, the vast majority of research should continue as planned. The University will continue to monitor the latest development and share information relevant to researchers below. Sponsored Programs (ospera@bu.edu) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions. New Resource Early Grant Termination Guidelines (Updated 3.27.25; Kerberos log-in required) Changes to F&A Rates […]
NIH Support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Trainee and Individual Fellow Childcare Costs Increased to $3,000
NIH has increased the childcare support to $3000 for applicable NRSA individual fellowships and institutional training awards. NIH has made available funds for trainees and fellows supported by Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training (T) Awards and Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship (F) awards to […]
BU Information Security Update on Federal Research Requirements for Cyber and Data Security
As a researcher, you may have noticed an increase in what your sponsors and data providers are requiring in terms of cyber and data security assurances. BU Information Security, BU Sponsored Programs (SP), and BU Industry Engagement are here to help! Our goal is to reduce your security and compliance burdens, letting you do what […]
Possible Government Shutdown
Principal Investigators, Associate Deans for Research and Grant Administrators, As you’ve likely seen in the news, there is a risk of a government shutdown after midnight tonight if Congress does not approve a spending plan. Hopefully, I can share positive news if a bill is approved by midnight tonight. If that does not happen, we […]
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University – Informational Session
We are excited to announce the inaugural Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University. The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) formed in 1993 as an independent non-profit organization. RACC certifies that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator […]
Year End Planning and Holiday Deadlines 2024
In observance of Intersession break, the University will be closed starting at 5pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, re-opening 9am Thursday, January 2, 2025. During this break, Sponsored Programs 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 with […]