Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
Updates to NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
Please see the announcement below from Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, National Science Foundation regarding updates to NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support. As a reminder, these formats will be required for proposals submitted on or after June 1, 2020. May 7, 2020 Dear Colleagues: Based on feedback from the […]
Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce the availability of both NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall under the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) (see the February 6, 2020 webinar for complete details on all […]
Contact Sponsored Programs via Teams
With the transition to working remote, Sponsored Programs staff are now utilizing Microsoft Teams as a way to stay connected. Microsoft Teams allows for several options to keep in touch, such as: chat, online calls, and video conferences. To download Teams, please click here. Getting Started with Microsoft Teams For more comprehensive guidance on how […]
After-the-fact Review virtual training session
You can now sign up for a zoom webinar about reviewing financial accounts (both sponsored and unrestricted). Registration link: Sign up for April 29 at 9am The regular and documented review of posted financial transactions to the University’s general ledger by departmental financial and research administrators is a critical part of the University’s internal control process. […]
Reminder: Use of Hyperlinks and Formatting for NIH Proposals
Please remember hyperlinks are only allowed in NIH proposals when explicitly requested in application guide, funding opportunity, or NIH Guide Notice instructions. NIH posted “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for Hyperlinks here: https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2019/05/13/the-dos-donts-of-hyperlinks-in-grant-applications/ NIH’s complete formatting guidelines can be found here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/format-and-write/format-attachments.htm NIH may withdraw your application from consideration if the formatting guidelines are not followed. Subscribe
eRA Modules Will Be Unavailable From April 17 to April 20
eRA Commons will temporarily be unavailable from 8 a.m. ET April 17 to 8 p.m. ET April 20, to migrate its operations to the cloud. All eRA modules (eRA Commons, ASSIST, IAR, iEdison, etc.) and associated informational websites (era.nih.gov, etc.) will not be accessible during this time. Any affected due dates will be covered under NIH’s late application policy due to […]
Delays in Notifications for AHA Funding Status (3/27/20)
Email Notification from American Heart Association, dated March 27, 2020 Dear AHA Research Applicants: This is to notify you that AHA is experiencing delays in notifications for funding status. Please know that we have not forgotten you! We will notify you ASAP regarding the outcomes. No need to contact the AHA, as you will be […]
Sponsored Programs to Deactivate Grants Shared Drive
On June 1, 2020, Sponsored Programs will begin the process of sunsetting the Grants shared drive, which is currently located here: grants (\\gpnas.bu.edu\osp\Grants). Historically, this drive was used as a way to exchange documents between BU Departments and Sponsored Programs Research Administrators in advance of submitting a proposal to a sponsor. But several years ago, […]
Issuance of Current and Pending Support FAQs to accompany the revised PAPPG (NSF 20-1)
Please see the announcement from Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, National Science Foundation regarding the issuance of Current and Pending Support FAQs. This is a follow up to NSF’s recent issuance of the revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 20-1). View the memo here. Also see the previous Blog Post regarding the […]
NIH, AHRQ and HRSA Announce FY 2020 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels
Stipend increases are announced for FY 2020 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training Related Expenses and the Institutional Allowance for postdoctoral trainees and fellows have also been increased. Training Related Expenses and Institutional Allowances for predoctoral trainees and fellows and the Tuition and Fees for all educational levels remain unchanged. […]