Award Setup
Congratulations! Your proposal has now been funded! The next step of the process is setting up your award in our internal systems so that it can be managed and reported on as necessary. Your department may be contacted during the set-up process to answer questions regarding your award. Step 1. Intake The first step in […]
Equipment Loan Agreements
Equipment Loan Agreements (ELA) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which a physical transfer of tangible research equipment from one entity to another can occur. The tangible equipment is either transferred by BU to outside parties or received by BU from outside parties for the purpose of testing, evaluation, research and/or instructional […]
Department Administrator Forum: Life Cycle of a Sub Award Invoice
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with presentations from Shared Services, Post-Award, and Compliance. We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on November 21, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (via Zoom). This session provided a comprehensive overview of the Life Cycle of a Sub Award Invoice, featuring insights […]
NIH RPPR Changes – Additional DMS Info Required
Effective on and after October 1, 2024, NIH RPPR’s will now require additional information be submitted regarding the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) activities. The full notice can be found at NOT-OD-24-175. For awards for which the NIH DMS Policy applies, recipients will be asked a new set of questions related to the DMS Plan. […]
NIH Loan Repayment Program Webinar on October 7, 2024
Below is a message from the NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The NIH LRP program is now accepting applicants and this year the deadline is November 21, 2024. The LRPs offer unique opportunities with significant benefits to early-stage researchers. The LRP can provide up to $100,000 towards federal and private student loans in exchange for […]
SP Closing Early to Celebrate Inauguration Day 9/27/2024
In celebration of Dr. Gilliam’s Inauguration, Sponsored Programs (SP) will be closing at 1 pm, Friday, September 27, 2024. Staff will not be available after 1 pm. Any items that require attention or submission must be submitted to SP no later than 12 pm, Thursday, September 26, 2024, otherwise we will attend to it when […]
Personnel Activity Reports (PARs) are Due on October 4, 2024
PARs for the period: January – June 2024 are due back to effort reporting (effort@bu.edu) on Friday, October 4, 2024. Any PAR received after this date runs the risk of disallowance. Please contact effort@bu.edu with questions. If you are not paid from Sponsored Research funds this does not apply to you.
NIH’s Adoption of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support by May 25, 2025
As detailed in NIH Notice NOT-OD-24-163, NIH has adopted Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support to be used with all applications and Research Performance Progress Report(s) (RPPRs) by May 25, 2025. NIH Common Forms Implementation NIH will implement the Common Forms without change to any collection fields. However, in accordance […]
NIH Institutional Training Grant Updates
Prepare for Changes Coming to Institutional Training Grant Applications With changes on the way for institutional training grant submissions due on or after January 25, 2025, now is the time to familiarize yourself with the key updates as you plan your next application! NIH experts walk through the upcoming changes in this recent webinar, answering […]
BU Advisory Council for Research Administration Call for Council Members Applications Due July 19, 2024
Research administration plays a crucial role in ensuring that scientific endeavors are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with Institutional and Sponsor regulations. Behind every groundbreaking discovery or innovation, there is often a team of dedicated professionals managing the administrative aspects of research. Boston University Advisory Council for Research Administration is issuing a call for […]