Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
Issuance of NSF Grants.gov Application Guide Effective June 1, 2020
On June 1, 2020, NSF implemented the Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 20-089). Overall, the Guide has been updated to align with the changes to NSF’s Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). See the complete NSF notice below. Dear Colleagues: On June 1, 2020, NSF will implement the Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 20-089). Overall, the Guide has been updated […]
Implementation of the revised NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
NSF has implemented the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) for proposals submitted or due on or after June 1, 2020. However, NSF has delayed the requirement to use NSF-approved formats for the biographical sketch and current and pending support sections of NSF proposals until October 5, 2020 and updated the PAPPG accordingly. See the complete […]
Wondering when your Outgoing Subaward will be issued? Our new “Where’s My Outgoing Sub?” tracker is now live
Sponsored Programs has created a page for tracking outgoing subaward agreements and amendments called “Where’s my Outgoing Sub?” This tracker can be found via the Research Support site under the Tools and Services page (here). Our goal is to increase transparency and timeline expectations of the outgoing subaward issuance process, and make it easier for […]
Reminder-Lab Animal per diem rates change 7/1/2020
Effective July 1, 2020, the University has announced the lab animal per diem rates for Boston University (exclusive of the NEIDL). The tables below reflect the costs for fiscal year 2021, beginning July 1, 2020, as well as proposed costs for the next four years. Please use these projected costs when preparing proposal submission forms. Subsidized […]
Reminder to include COVID-19 impacts/disruptions to Sponsors in progress reports
NIH has issued clear guidance that COVID-19 impacts and disruptions to their funded projects should be reported in your next progress report (RPPR) submission. This is covered in detail in NIH’s COVID-19 FAQs (see Section IV). While other sponsors have not necessarily issued clear guidance as NIH, we believe this is a best practice to follow […]
(New) Online training – Research Administration
Last week we announced a new suite of online training for Administrators – Fundamentals of Research Administration. You can access this suite of remote, self-paced training on Terrier eDevelopment (log in using your Kerberos password). Link to Online Curriculum Building community: If you register for the online curriculum you will have the opportunity to participate in a […]
Fiscal Year Closing – June 30, 2020
In case you have not received this directly, we want to remind you of these important Fiscal Year End procedures and informative webinar on Wednesday June 3. Fiscal Year Closing – June 30, 2020 With the University’s fiscal year-end fast approaching, this memo provides information about the year-end closing process and related schedule. We thank […]
Get Ready – American Heart Association Transitions from Grants@Heart to Proposal Central
In an effort to continuously improve the experience of submitting applications, peer review, and grants management, the American Heart Association (AHA) is transitioning from Grants@Heart to ProposalCentral with a target date of June 2. View the full AHA announcement for further information on the actions required: Retrieve information from Grants@Heart that will not transfer to ProposalCentral by noon on Thursday, May […]
Reminder: Make Sure you are Using the Right Forms for NIH and AHRQ Applications due on or after May 25, 2020!
The 5/25/2020 date for transitioning to FORMS-F application forms for NIH and AHRQ is fast approaching. As a reminder, see information and links in the Extramural Nexus, and additional eRA Information on changes in ASSIST and xTRACT below. Grant applicants must use FORMS-F for all application due dates on or after May 25, 2020. ASSIST has been updated […]
Reminder for Upcoming NIH Deadlines
We are fast approaching the NIH summer deadlines (i.e. June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, etc.) which is a high volume proposal time for Sponsored Programs (see the complete list of deadlines here). We are already aware of 75 proposals due in June and July. Your assistance in notifying us […]