NIH F&A Update and Guidance
On Friday, February 7, the NIH announced a new policy setting a flat 15% F&A rate for all existing and new awards at all institutions, effective Monday, February 10. This new rate would replace previously negotiated institutional rates, including ours. We understand that this change raises significant questions and concerns. BU’s administrative, legal, and financial […]
Memo: Federal Agencies’ Temporary Pause: Monitoring Changes for BU Research
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Thomas Bifano, Vice President and Associate Provost ad interim for Research DATE: January 24, 2025 SUBJECT: Federal Agencies’ Temporary Pause: Monitoring Changes for BU Research This week, several federal agencies, including the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), received executive orders from the new administration. In response, HHS issued […]
University Resources to Navigate the Federal Research Funding Landscape
As we begin a new year and semester, Federal Relations and the Office of Research want to be sure you are aware of University resources available to support you as you plan and submit federal research proposals. With a new administration and Congress about to take office, we’ve heard questions from researchers about potential changes […]
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 […]
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, May 29, 2024
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: May 29, 2024 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities […]
Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
The US government has raised concerns about foreign government interference at research institutions receiving federal funds and has issued new policies and guidance to safeguard national security. This memo outlines in detail concerns related to participation by US-based researchers in “Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs” (MFTRPs), including BU’s policy on participation in MFTRPs, what MFTRP […]
Changes to the Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: November 29, 2023 SUBJECT: Changes to the Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status I am pleased to announce changes to our Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status that expand PI privileges for several categories of faculty and staff […]
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, May 31, 2023
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: May 31, 2023 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities […]
Memo: Postdoctoral Compensation Guidelines, April 13, 2023
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Vice President and Assistant Provost, Research Development and PhD & Postdoctoral Affairs DATE: April 13, 2023 SUBJECT: Postdoctoral Compensation Guidelines Every year, the Office of Research reviews the minimum salary and stipend levels for Boston University […]
Memo: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes, June 3, 2022
TO: Boston University Deans, Department Chairs, Principal Investigators, Department Administrators, and Grant Administrators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Karen Antman, Provost, Medical Campus, and Dean, School of Medicine DATE: June 3, 2022 SUBJECT: Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes Boston University is committed to efficiently managing its animal care facilities […]