Updates from Sponsored Programs to BU’s research community.
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. […]
Update of NIH Continuous Submission Policy: Change in Submission Deadlines and End of Recent Substantial Service Option
Notice NOT-OD-20-060 alerts the scientific research community of plans to discontinue the practice of granting one-year continuous submission status to reviewers with recent substantial review service, which was earned by serving 6 times in an 18 month period. Implementation of this change is being done so as to honor commitments to those who have already […]
NIH and AHRQ Increase Salary Limitation for FY 2020 to $197,300
NIH & AHRQ have issued updated guidance regarding the salary limitations for FY 2020 reflecting an increase in the Executive Level II salary level from $192,300 to $197, 300 effective January 5, 2020. See NIH Guidance NOT-OD-20-065 and AHRQ Guidance NOT-HS-20-006 for detailed information. The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effectively […]
NSF Issues Revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 20-1)
Please see the announcement from Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, National Science Foundation regarding the issuance of a Revised Proposal and Award Policies Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 20-1). The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due, and awards made, on or after June 1, 2020. View the memo here. NSF plans to […]