Updated 10/4/17 Step 1: Open document with Adobe Acrobat Step 2: Click into the appropriate signature field. Step 3: Dialog Box displays, allows the user to choose to sign using an existing digital signature or a new one. If this is your first time digitally signing a document, select the “create new” option. Click Next. […]
We recommend researchers enter into a confidentiality disclosure agreement (CDA or NDA) any time you or a company plan to share proprietary or non-public information with each other. Learn more below or navigate directly to the CDA Request Form. What is a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement? Confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDAs), or nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), protect information […]
Based on the guidelines provided by the sponsor, the proposal budget should delineate the entire cost of a project and accurately reflect costs that are necessary to complete the work. The budget should reflect the methodology described within the proposal narrative. Reviewers should be able to determine whether sufficient funds are being requested to complete […]
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an investment agency that supports life sciences innovation, research, development and commercialization. The MLSC is charged with implementing a 10-year, $1-billion, state-funded investment initiative. These investments create jobs and support advances that improve health and well-being. The MLSC offers the nation’s most comprehensive set […]
Some processes require institutional signature. Certain people at the University have been delegated signature authority from the Board of Trustees through the President and senior University officers for certain efforts. This page provides an overview of the signature authority responsibilities and delegates for research-related areas.. Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs is responsible for providing the appropriate […]
All Boston University Medical Campus Investigators who also hold salaried VA appointments must complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The VA Associate Chief of Staff of Research and Development and BU Sponsored Programs are responsible for maintaining a copy of the current MOU. MOU Form When to Submit or Update: Annually As a result of […]
Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
You’re officially an award recipient! From award acceptance to award close-out, managing your award is […]
FRED is a tool to aid DAs in managing grant expenditures and expanding forecasting capabilities.
We're excited to share the latest progress on the Huron Research Administration Modernization Project! As we move into the next phase of this work, here's a look at where things stand and what's ahead. Onboarding is Complete and We're Building Momentum The project has officially wrapped up its onboarding phase, and we're proud of the […]
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has an upcoming webinar that is free for all members of the BU community (no membership required). How to register To participate, Research Blog recipients may use the link that was provided in the email. If you do not have this email, please use the contact form […]
NIH is updating the policy for late submission of competitive applications. Specifically, it ends Continuous Submission, announces modifications to reasons considered for late submission, and announces the prohibition of Fellowship, Small Business, and International Collaboration late applications. For full details, read NIH notice NOT-OD-26-064 and the summary of changes below. End of Continuous Submission Continuous […]
NIH is updating the prior approval requirement for changes to domestic subawards on all NIH grants and cooperative agreements, effective June 1, 2026. For full details, read NIH notice NOT-OD-26-062 and the summary of changes below. Summary of Changes Effective June 1, 2026, all prime recipients are now required to obtain NIH prior approval when […]
Stipend levels are announced for government fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026) Kirschstein-National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training-related expenses and institutional allowances for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows remain unchanged from the prior budget year. The tuition and fees for all educational levels remained unchanged from the […]
The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) has two upcoming webinars that are free for all members of the BU community (no membership required). How to register To participate, please use the contact form to request the registration links. The below links will provide a description of the sessions, but the free registration links […]
Tuesday, May 5 | 8 am - 5 pm Photonics Center 8 St. Mary's Street, 9th Floor, Boston MA 02215 Sponsored Programs is hosting a Research Administration Intensive (RAI) for BU department and grant administrators, covering the entire grant project lifecycle. Sessions in both pre-award and post-award will be offered. This 1-Day In-Person Training for […]
Hosted by Ashley Bens, Training and Development Director of Sponsored Programs We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on April 2 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This session provided a comprehensive overview of preparing biosketch and current and pending/other support documents in SciENcv, how […]