Fundamentals of Research Administration – Online Training Available to Administrators
Earlier this year, we announced a new suite of BU-specific 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). This training is particularly useful for Department, Grant, and Finance Administrators. Link to Online Curriculum What is the online training? […]
Moveable Capital Equipment
With the recent transition to SAP Ariba Guided BUying in August, Property Management would like to remind you of their role in the purchase requisition process. Property Management reviews purchases ≥ $5,000 to screen for Moveable Capital Equipment. Purchase Requisitions (PRs) ≥ $5,000 for equipment need to be itemized or include an attachment with a quote or an explanation of what is ordered. […]
SAP Support Pack is this weekend- SAP & BW will be down
The annual SAP Support Packs are this weekend, 12/5/2020-12/6/2020. No activity will be processed during this down-time as users will be prohibited from making edits, with the exclusion of the already identified testers. BW will be down starting at 6:15 Friday evening, 12/4/2020-12/6/2020. A banner on BW will be present as a reminder of this […]
Year End Planning and Deadlines
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Sponsored Programs (SP) and Post Award Financial Operations (PAFO) will be will be closed starting 5pm Wednesday November 25, 2020, re-opening 9am Monday November 30, 2020. Beginning 2pm Wednesday November 25, 2020 there will only be a skeleton staff available to cover emergency items. Should you have proposals or any […]
Proposal Library
Our curated Proposal Library is an access-restricted repository of successful letters of intent, applications/proposals, and related materials recently submitted by BU faculty to external funders. The sample proposals within are organized by both grant component and by funder, and offer grant seekers at BU with insight and ideas regarding level of content, structure, language style, […]
Join ACRA’s LinkedIn Group
Boston University’s Advisory Council for Research Administration (ACRA) was established in 2016 to help build streamlined, simplified, and compliant ways to support the Boston University research enterprise. ACRA brings together representatives from across the research-intensive schools and related central offices to create an engaged and impactful BU research administration community. We invite BU’s broader research […]
NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences Implements Full Proposal Submission through Research.gov for “No Deadline” Program Solicitations
As part of NSF’s ongoing IT modernization effort The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will be implementing a requirement for submission of full proposals via Research.gov or Grants.gov for a number of program solicitations representing the set of BIO solicitations that accept proposal submission at any time (i.e. have no deadlines), effective in calendar year 2020. The […]
NSF Updates to the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) – Effective October 5th
Effective October 5, 2020, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will enhance the Project Reporting System in Research.gov to implement the revised Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR). The RPPR is a uniform format for reporting performance progress on Federally funded research projects and research-related activities. NSF awardees use the RPPR to prepare and submit annual and […]
NSF Proposal Preparation & Award Administration FAQs related to the PAPPG (NSF 20-1)
The NSF has issued of a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on proposal preparation and award administration related to NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). Some of the topics addressed in the FAQs include conference proposals, cost sharing, deadline dates, indirect costs, international activities/considerations and participant support. Subscribe
The Blog has a new name!
Sponsored Programs and Post Award Financial Operations (PAFO) are collaborating to generate important announcements for the BU Research Community. While the blog name will change to be called the “Research Admin Blog”, the content, structure and approach for communicating this information will remain the same. Please continue to subscribe and let us know if there […]