2 Day Research Administration Training for Department Administrators: Fall Registration Open Now!
Sponsored Programs will be running a 2-Day Research Administration Training for Department Administrators at BU, covering the entire grant project lifecycle. This training is ideal for anyone who is new to sponsored research at BU with grant management responsibilities. DAs who have never attended an in-person DA training are especially encouraged to attend. Topics will […]
New “ViraMap” Technology Has Potential to Identify Entry Mechanisms of Viruses Affecting Humans
Recent research out of Boston University highlights host targets that participate in SARS-CoV-2 infection and showcases ViraMap as a powerful platform for studying viral interactions on the surface of cells. By Mohsan Saeed, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine A precise mapping of interactions between proteins on the […]
Department Administrator Forum- October Event Registration Now Open!
Join us virtually on October 11th, 2023, from 2-3:30 pm for our first Department Administrator (DA) Forum of 2023-2024 Academic year! The DA Forum is an opportunity for department administrators and central research support staff to virtually come together and discuss special topics, upcoming events and announcements, and answer questions. This session, we will spend […]
Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) are Due in One Month
PARs for the period: January – June 2023 are due back to effort reporting (effort@bu.edu) on Friday, October 6, 2023. Any PAR received after this date runs the risk of disallowance. Please contact effort@bu.edu with questions. If you are not paid from Sponsored Research funds this does not apply to you.
May 2023 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in May 2023. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page. CAF: A Research Coordinating Center to Convene, Accelerate, Foster, and Expand the Climate Change and Health Community of […]
April 2023 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in April 2023. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page. Improving Pregnancy Outcomes for Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Medicaid Total Anticipated $3,200,880 Principal Investigator […]
NIH Application Instruction Updates to Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Costs
The NIH has posted NOT-OD-23-161 with updates to the NIH application instructions for submitting requests for Data Management and Sharing costs in a single line item. As outlined in the Final NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing (DMS), costs associated with data management and data sharing may be allowable under the budget for the proposed […]
Funding Opportunity: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Capital & Women’s Health Programs
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) supports innovation, research and development, commercialization, and manufacturing in the fields of biopharma, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. MLSC is now accepting applications for this year’s Capital & Women’s Health Programs with a deadline of 5 pm on Friday, November 17. Funding ranges from up to $300,000 to $5,000,000, depending on the program: Bits to Bytes: […]
Research Revealed: Mentorship Experts, Research Funding, and More
Spotlight Build Collaborative Relationships with Policymakers Dr. Adam Seth Levine, co-founder and president of research4impact, spoke to Boston University faculty, students, and staff to share best practices for scholars seeking to forge new connections to solve complex social problems. Watch video Meet Some of BU’s Research Training and Mentorship Experts All are invited to an open […]
BU Information Security Launches Expanded Website for Researchers
As a researcher you may have noticed an increase in what your sponsors are asking for in cybersecurity assurances. We are here to help! From reviewing a Data Use Agreement to securely storing data at the end of a research project, our goal is to reduce your security and compliance burdens, letting you do what […]