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 […]
DOD Response to “Suggested Deadline Extensions”
Please see note below from the DOD Basic Research Office seeking feedback on “suggested deadline extensions.” We are aware that the Office of Naval Research in particular is not honoring yesterday’s OMB guidance regarding flexibility for research not performed as a result of the pandemic. We are working with our association colleagues to register our […]
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 […]
Memo: Current and Pending Support FAQs to accompany the revised PAPPG
BU researchers, please review the memo below from the National Science Foundation. Issuance of Current and Pending Support FAQs to accompany the revised PAPPG (NSF 20-1) Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce issuance of a set of Current and Pending Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that accompany the revised version of the NSF Proposal […]
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 […]
Memo: Upcoming Changes to NSF Proposal & Award Policies
BU researchers, please review the memo below from the National Science Foundation. Issuance of a Revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 20-1) Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that a revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) has been issued. The new PAPPG […]