Menu
Search

Category: Policy Updates

Goodbye FastLane Proposal Preparation….. Hello Research.gov

Required Use of Research.gov in January 2023 Effective with the implementation of the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG-NSF 23-1) in January 2023, FastLane will be removed as a submission option from all solicitations.  At that time, all new proposals must be prepared and submitted via Research.gov or via Grants.gov and may not be […]

Important Sponsor Reminders – Effective Immediately

As a follow up to earlier announcements and subsequent updates, please see the important Sponsor reminders related to  NIH Forms-G Application Forms and Instructions,  NIH Changes to Biographical Sketch and Other Support Format Page (including links to sample Biographical Sketches and Other Support Pages), NSF Updated Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosure Table and NIH eRA Two-Factor […]

Memo: Postdoctoral Compensation Guidelines

TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Provost for Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs DATE: February 22, 2021 SUBJECT: Postdoctoral Compensation Guidelines Every year, the Office of Research reviews the minimum salary and stipend levels for Boston University postdoctoral scholars (postdocs), per our […]

Submit a Question About Signing BU’s IP Agreement

Have a question about BU’s Intellectual Property Agreement? Our experts are standing by. Fill out the form or call one of the numbers below. By Email By Phone Kerberos log-in issues: Contact IS&T at 617-353-HELP (4357) Other technical issues: Contact Compliance Services at (617) 358-8090 Frequently Asked Questions Visit the Research Support site for FAQs and more.

Memo: BU Intellectual Property Policy and Agreement

  TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff, and Student Researchers FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: June 3, 2019 SUBJECT: Boston University Intellectual Property Policy and Agreement Boston University’s recently revised Intellectual Property Policy, effective July 1, 2017, provides guidance for the management of intellectual property (IP) at BU, allowing members of […]

Changes to Human Subjects Research Regulations – Effective January 21, 2019

Changes to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule–45 CFR 46) are scheduled to go into effect this coming Monday, January 21, 2019. These changes, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), are intended to reduce administrative burden, increase protections to human subjects, and offer additional flexibility. The changes affect research […]