ORCID iD – Open Researcher and Contributor ID REQUIRED as of OCTOBER
In October 2019, NIH, AHRQ and CDC will require individuals supported by research training, fellowship, research education, and career development awards (T03, T15, T32, T34, T35, T37, T42, T90/R90, TL1, TL4, TU2, K12/KL2, R25, R38, RL5, RL9) to have an ORCID iD. ORCID iDs are a unique personal digital identifier that distinguishes every researcher and […]
NIH and AHRQ Policy Notice Update
Required Use of the xTRACT System to Prepare Data Tables for Training Grant Research Performance Progress Reports in FY 2020 NIH and AHRQ training grant recipients will now be required to use the xTRACT system in the eRA Commons to prepare the required data tables for Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) for pre- and postdoctoral […]
New DA Update Request Webform, plus Revised Look for the “Find your Department and Research Administrators” Webpage
In mid-May, we updated the Find your Department and Research Administrators webpage in an effort to make it easier to navigate and to allow updates to appear more quickly. In addition to the layout changes, the page now features a Department Admin Add/Change Request webform that enables you to easily let Sponsored Programs and PAFO […]
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Sponsored Research Training Workshop for New Department Administrators The 2-Day Foundational Training Workshop has proven very popular and will be offered again this fall. The course will give participants a holistic and high level view of sponsored research at BU, including roles and responsibilities. It covers the entire grant project life cycle, including pre award […]
Introducing the Internal NIH RPPR Summary Form (RSF)
In our continued efforts to establish consistent policies and procedures across both the Medical and Charles River Campuses, Sponsored Programs is introducing the NIH RPPR Summary Form (RSF). This form will be required for all Annual NIH Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR) effective July 1, 2019. We ask that schools start using the form now […]
PAFO End of Fiscal Year Deadlines
PAFO wants to remind folks of fiscal year end. While Sponsored accounts don’t necessarily fall within the standard BU Fiscal date range of July to June, you should still be reviewing to account for the following: Do all salary and non-salary expenditures look appropriate? Are there charges on your University Cost Center that should be […]
Memo: Foreign Influence in Academic Research
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Diane Baldwin, Associate Vice President Sponsored Programs DATE: May 31, 2019 SUBJECT: Foreign Influence in Academic Research Over the past year there has been increased attention on the potential for foreign influence in academic research by all of the […]
Reminder for Upcoming NIH Deadlines
We are fast approaching the NIH summer deadlines (i.e. June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, etc.) which is a high volume proposal time for Sponsored Programs (see the complete list of deadlines here). We are already aware of 59 proposals due in June and July. Your assistance in notifying […]
After-the-Fact Review Training
PAFO, in conjunction with the Comptroller’s Office, has scheduled an After-the-Fact Review Training for Wednesday, June 12th at 3pm. If interested, please sign up here. The training is relevant for all areas and includes the importance of regularly reviewing transactions posted to fund centers plus other tips and guidance. Subscribe
NIH salary cap increases to $192,300
On April 17, 2019, NIH issued Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2019 (NOT-OD-19-099). The Executive Level II salary has increased from $189,600 to $192,300 effective January 6, 2019. The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effective immediately. If adequate funds are available in active awards that were […]