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    New “ViraMap” Technology Has Potential to Identify Entry Mechanisms of Viruses Affecting Humans

    September 19, 2023
    Recent research out of Boston University highlights host targets that participate in SARS-CoV-2 infection and showcases ViraMap as a powerful platform for studying viral interactions on the surface of cells.By Mohsan Saeed, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of MedicineA precise mapping of interactions between proteins on the surface of […]
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    NIAID Extends Eligibility for submission of K99/R00 Applications due to COVID related Disruptions

    July 7, 2021
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has extended eligibility for submission of K99/R00 applications due to COVID-related disruptions.   Though subject to future updates, NIAID now will provide a 2-receipt cycle extension (roughly 8 additional months) of eligibility for individuals who were eligible to apply for the K99/R00, under normal eligibility rules, between […]
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    NIH & AHRQ – Updates to Application Instructions and Review Criteria for Research Grants

    February 6, 2019
    See Notice NOT-OD-18-228 which includes information on updates to application instructions and review criteria language for research grant applications submitted for due dates on or after January 25, 2019 and for research and development contract proposals submitted in response to solicitations posted on or after January 25, 2019.The rigor of the prior research, formerly Scientific […]
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    NIH – Enhanced Checks for Compliance with Clinical Trial Registration and Reporting in RPPR

    November 16, 2021
    Enhanced checks on non-compliance with clinical trial registration and reporting came into effect in eRA’s Human Subjects System on October 1 that could delay your RPPR submission if you are late on either front (see details in eRA news item).Remember that all NIH-funded clinical trials are expected to register and submit results information to Clinicaltrials.gov, as […]
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    NIH and AHRQ Increase Salary Limitation for FY 2020 to $197,300

    February 5, 2020
    NIH & AHRQ have issued updated guidance regarding the salary limitations for FY 2020 reflecting an increase in the Executive Level II salary level from $192,300 to $197, 300 effective January 5, 2020. See NIH Guidance NOT-OD-20-065 and AHRQ Guidance NOT-HS-20-006 for detailed information.The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effectively immediately. […]
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    NIH and AHRQ Increase Salary Limitation for FY 2021 to $199,300

    February 1, 2021
    NIH & AHRQ have issued updated guidance regarding the salary limitations for FY 2021 reflecting an increase in the Executive Level II salary level from $197,300 to $199,300 effective January 3, 2021.  See NIH Guidance NOT-OD-21-057 and AHRQ Guidance NOT-HS-21-007 for detailed information.The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effectively immediately.  If adequate funds are available […]
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    NIH and AHRQ Policy Notice Update

    July 19, 2019
    Required Use of the xTRACT System to Prepare Data Tables for Training Grant Research Performance Progress Reports in FY 2020NIH 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 research […]
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    NIH and Certificates of Confidentiality

    November 14, 2017
    On October 1, 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) updated its policy for issuing Certificates of Confidentiality.Certificates of Confidentiality are issued by the NIH, and they protect the privacy of research participants enrolled in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or other research. With limited exceptions, researchers may not disclose names or any information, documents, or biospecimens […]
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    NIH and NSF (non-financial) Report Reminders

    September 21, 2018
    As the recipient of sponsored funding, Boston University is required to provide accurate, timely, and complete reports outlining the results of the sponsored awards and programs. Timely processing and submission of Non-Financial Reports are important since lack of adherence to the sponsor’s closeout requirements could affect future funding for both the Principal Investigator and the […]
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    NIH and NSF Virtual Conference Opportunities

    September 16, 2021
    This fall the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting virtual conferences with free registration!   These conferences will offer opportunities for new faculty, researchers and administrators.  See the announcements below with links to conference websites and to register for these free events.NSF Fall 2021 Virtual Grants Conference – October 4-8, […]

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