Update on Cost-Share and F&A waiver approvals for CRC Sponsored Research Proposals
We are announcing a change in the process to obtain a cost-share and/or F&A waiver approval for Charles River Campus (CRC) Sponsored Research proposals. Effective February 16, 2026, proposals that include these requests should be submitted to the Associate Vice President for Sponsored Programs, Diane Baldwin, at dbaldwin@bu.edu for approval prior to submission to ospera@bu.edu. […]
Second Annual Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group
Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce the second annual Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University! The 2025 inaugural cohort of this study group resulted in 11 new CRAs, almost doubling the total number of CRAs at Boston University! We would like to continue the success of this […]
Ashley Bens
Dotty Soares-Timas
Mallory Doyle
Change in Advance Account Policy and IPAR Form
Effective immediately, Sponsored Programs will be setting up advance accounts with $0 dollars and limited to 6 months. Expenses charged to advance accounts will reflect a negative balance in SAC until the agreement is received, and the award budget entered into the system. These changes are being implemented in response to shifts in the Federal […]
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, Director, Compliance and Subcontracting Contact […]