Reminder for Upcoming NIH Deadlines
We are fast approaching the NIH summer deadlines (i.e. June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, etc.) which is a high volume proposal time for Sponsored Programs (see the complete list of deadlines here). We are already aware of 59 proposals due in June and July. Your assistance in notifying […]
After-the-Fact Review Training
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. [important text=”June 12th, 3pm” type=”notice”] Subscribe
NIH salary cap increases to $192,300
On April 17, 2019, NIH issued Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2019 (NOT-OD-19-099). The Executive Level II salary has increased from $189,600 to $192,300 effective January 6, 2019. The new salary cap may be used for budgeting purposes effective immediately. If adequate funds are available in active awards that were […]
NIH Announces FY 2019 Updates to NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels
NIH announces stipend increases for FY 2019 Kirschstein-NRSA awards for undergraduate, predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and fellows. Training Related Expenses and the Institutional Allowance for postdoctoral trainees and fellows have also been increased. Training Related Expenses and Institutional Allowances for predoctoral trainees and fellows and the Tuition and Fees for all educational levels remain unchanged. […]
Lab Animal Per Diem Rate Changes
Effective September 1, 2018, the University announced new lab animal per diem rates for the Charles River and Medical Campuses (exclusive of the NEIDL). The tables below reflect the costs for the current fiscal year, FY19, as well as proposed costs for the next five years. Please use these projected costs when preparing proposal submission […]
New Human Subjects System (HSS) replaces NIH’s Inclusion Management System
As part of NIH efforts to comply with 21st Century Cures requirements to enhance accountability and transparency in NIH clinical research, NIH has developed a new Human Subjects System (HSS) which consolidates human subjects and clinical trial information in one place. HSS was launched on June 9 and replaces the Inclusion Management System IMS) previously […]
REMINDER for Upcoming October and November NIH Deadlines
It is that time of year again when the next NIH submission cycle is quickly approaching. We know the main dates: October 5, October 16, November 5, and November 16. With this, we again remind the research community of our proposal submission policy. If we take for example the October 5th deadline, in order to […]
NIH and NSF (non-financial) Report Reminders
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 […]
2018 Excellence in Research Administration Award
Sponsored Programs and the Office of Research are now accepting nominations for this year’s Excellence in Research Administration Award, which honors two staff members — one in central administration and the other at a school or center — for exceptional service to the University’s research mission. The award is open to all staff on the […]
Lessons Learned from the June NIH deadlines
As many of you know, there are “high seasons” for proposal volume and June and July certainly fall in this category. June proposals in numbers: BU Sponsored Programs processed over 220 proposals in June. Proposals submitted directly to NIH for the R01, R03, R21 deadlines = 92 Percentage of proposals finalized and submitted one day […]