Joshua Rubino
Department Administrator Forum: Cash Management Invoicing
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with guest Cash Management We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on March 6 from 11:00am – 12:00pm (via Zoom). This session provided a comprehensive overview of cash management for the Sponsored Programs portfolio. Guest speakers from Research Financial Operations included […]
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University – Informational Session
We are excited to announce the inaugural Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Study and Support Group at Boston University. The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) formed in 1993 as an independent non-profit organization. RACC certifies that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator […]
Year End Planning and Holiday Deadlines 2024
In observance of Intersession break, the University will be closed starting at 5pm on Friday, December 20, 2024, re-opening 9am Thursday, January 2, 2025. During this break, Sponsored Programs staff will not be available to approve or process any proposals or other sponsored research actions, including purchase requisitions and financial reports. Therefore, to help with […]
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 […]