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Advance Notice: New NIH “FORMS-G” Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2022

September 17, 2021

NIH, AHRQ and FDA have announced upcoming changes to grant application forms and application guide instructions for applications with due dates on or after January 25, 2022 in Notice Number: NOT-OD-21-169.Applicants must use FORMS-G application packages for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 and must use FORMS-F application packages for due dates on or before January 24, 2022. Applications […]

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Advisory on Orders of Capital Equipment

October 16, 2023

Purchase requisitions ordering movable capital equipment (Cost $5000+, Useful Life 1year+) require information on the location (building & room number) where the equipment will be installed. Since Ariba does not have a separate field for this information, please add it as a Comment. Omitting this information will result in a delay in processing the purchase […]

AFOSR (Air Force Office of Scientific Research) Reminds Grantees to Bill Timely

August 11, 2020

The DoD released a memo on July 27, 2020 reminding Billing Offices to continue to get expenses onto grants and invoice as expeditiously as possible. As a reminder for cost reimbursable awards, BU invoices sponsors only on expenditures that have posted to the sponsored research account and been paid. Therefore if an expense has posted but not […]

After a Year in the White House, BU Infectious Diseases Expert Shares Lessons about Pandemic Response

August 1, 2023

Nahid Bhadelia has returned to BU after helping lead the Biden administration’s COVID-19 pandemic response and advising on preparing the world for future outbreaks

Rendering of new building for Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

After Five Years of Planning, Pardee’s New Home Will Unite Global Studies School

April 1, 2025

The school houses eight research centers, each dedicated to advancing human progress.

After the Fact Review (AFR) Training Recording Available

September 9, 2020

The Comptroller’s Office and Research Administration would like to remind everyone that there is an After the Fact Review (AFR) training recording available for view located here. AFR is a good tool for new and seasoned Departmental Administrators on best practices when managing their restricted and unrestricted accounts. We thought it would be a good reminder […]

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After-the-Fact Review Training

April 30, 2019

PAFO, in conjunction with the Comptroller's Office, has scheduled an After-the-Fact Review Training for Wednesday, June 12th at 3pm. If interested, please sign up here. The training is relevant for all areas and includes the importance of regularly reviewing transactions posted to fund centers plus other tips and guidance.Subscribe

After-the-fact Review virtual training session

April 15, 2020

You can now sign up for a zoom webinar about reviewing financial accounts (both sponsored and unrestricted).Registration link: Sign up for April 29 at 9amThe regular and documented review of posted financial transactions to the University’s general ledger by departmental financial and research administrators is a critical part of the University’s internal control process. This 1-hour […]

AI and Education Funding for Faculty and Students

January 20, 2024

The Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering invites applications for the following opportunities by Friday, March 15. Decisions will be made by Monday, April 1.AI and Education Faculty Research GrantThe AI and Education Faculty Research Grants support faculty-driven research efforts. The mission is to evolve and advance Boston University’s research in […]

Air Quality Sensors Could Be Coming to a Bicycle Near You

June 4, 2024

A team of BU undergraduates' air quality monitors have won them the 2024 Janetos Climate Action Prize