Department Administrator Forum: Advance Accounts
Hosted by Sponsored Programs. We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on November 13 from 10:30am – 12:00pm. This session provided a comprehensive overview of Advance Accounts and recent updates to BU Policy. This session offered an invaluable opportunity for professional development, collaboration, and direct access […]
Huron Grants and Agreements
Huron’s integrated modules for Grants and Agreements support research administration at BU. These tools provide a single system for faculty, PIs, and department staff to initiate, manage, and track research submissions and contracts throughout the entire project life cycle. What is Huron Grants and Agreements? Centralized platform for end-to-end management of research administration Streamlines workflows […]
Institutional Numbers and Rates
Commonly Referenced BU Officials Diane Baldwin, Associate Vice President, Sponsored Programs Renna Lilly, Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Programs Rachelle Joseph, Assistant Vice President, Post-Award, Sponsored Programs Todd Conley, Associate Director, Pre-Award Services, Sponsored Programs Suzanne Rocha, Associate Director, Pre-Award Services, Sponsored Programs Beth Durak, Associate Director of Contracting Craig Gerome, Assistant Director, Compliance and Subcontracting […]
Valerie Cook
Anna DeLucia
Proposal Review and Submission
In most cases, Sponsored Programs is the only office authorized to submit proposals on behalf of BU. The purpose of our proposal review is twofold: to confirm that the applicant meets all of the sponsor’s requirements and to ensure that the proposal complies with University policies and procedures for sponsored activity. To conduct a timely […]
Joshua Rubino
Department Administrator Forum: Cash Management Invoicing
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with guest Cash Management We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on March 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm (via Zoom). This session provided a comprehensive overview of cash management for the Sponsored Programs portfolio. Guest speakers from Research Financial Operations included […]
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University – Informational Session
We are excited to announce the inaugural Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University. The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) formed in 1993 as an independent non-profit organization. RACC certifies that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator […]
Year End Planning and Holiday Deadlines 2024
In observance of Intersession break, the University will be closed starting at 5pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, re-opening 9am Thursday, January 2, 2025. During this break, Sponsored Programs staff will not be available to approve or process any proposals or other sponsored research actions, including purchase requisitions and financial reports. Therefore, to help with […]