Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Reductions or Waivers, Guidelines on

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Purpose Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, also known as Indirect Costs, are a critical component of our research resources as they support the operation, maintenance and administration of our research infrastructure. On rare occasions, a reduction in or waiver of F&A may be requested and approved. This document describes the policy and procedures for addressing […]

Service Center Administration

Service Center Administration provides guidance and information concerning compliance with federal regulations and University policies and procedures as they pertain to service center operations. We provide oversight and review of the financial aspects of service centers, analyze and approve the rates charged to users for their services, and provide guidance for financial aspects of cores. […]

Archive of Notices, Memos & Guidance

For researchers interested in the evolution of federal policy, agency responses and the subsequent evolution of Boston University policy, we have compiled agency notices issued before the current month, and previously-applicable guidance, memos, background and F&A rates. For the most current notices, guidance and memos, please see the Federal Research Policy Announcements and Updates hub. […]

Federal Research Policy Announcements and Updates

The University will continue to monitor the latest developments and share information relevant to researchers below. Sponsored Programs (ospera@bu.edu) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions. Latest Updates Immigration-Related Actions Under the Second Trump Administration: A new federal regulation replaces the duration of status rule for international students, effective September 15, 2026. Wondering […]

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