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NSF Announces Project Report Training Event

On October 9, 2012, National Science Foundation (NSF) policy office head Jean Feldman issued an alert regarding a pending change in the submission of project reports. “In early 2013, [NSF] will completely transfer all project reporting from FastLane to Research.gov,” she says. “In support of the transition, we will begin piloting the new service in Research.gov beginning in October.”

GRC encourages all members to join an October 12, 2012, project reports training webinar to hear the latest information on the pending changes. Meanwhile, it is important for research and sponsored programs administrators to alert NSF principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and future applicants that Research.gov is poised to replace FastLane entirely as the system for submitting annual, final, and interim project reports and project outcome reports. Feldman expects Research.gov’s “Project Reporting Dashboard” to make it easier for all users to submit and monitor the status of required reports.

For additional information on Research.gov and its potential impact, join a November 16, 2012, webinar, “How Can Research.gov Help Me?”

Responding to New NIH and NSF Guidelines: Policies Sought

Attention all Public Health Service (PHS) grantees and applicants: PHS regulations have changed as of August 24, 2012. Please click here for more information

League of Black Women 2012 Annual Conference for HBCUs - May 8 -11

The National Science Foundation now mandates that all applications contain a data management plan. The Office of Sponsored Program has created guidelines and sample plans to help you create these documents. Please click on the link below for more information.

UDC Guidelines on Data Management Plans

Newly Revised PI Handbook Now Available -- Interested in applying for funding? Already have a grant? The newly revised PI handbook can help answer your sponsored program related questions. The PI Handbook also provides more details on important compliance requirements including new sections on data management plans and expanded sections on time and effort and responsible conduct of research policies here at the university. Also, just as you used to do before, refer directly to the OSP web site for the latest versions of forms and agency guidelines.

The new NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 13-1) goes into effect for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 18, 2011.   The significant changes to the PAPPG include 1) a requirement that all proposals submitted to NSF contain an up to two page Data Management Plan as a Supplementary Document and 2) implementation of the National Science Board’s recommendations regarding cost sharing.  A complete list of significant changes accompanies the PAPPG.

Please note that because January 15th is a Saturday, and Monday, January 17th is a Federal holiday, per Grant Proposal Guide Chapter I.F, the due dates are extended to the following business day.  Therefore, proposals submitted in response to funding opportunities whose deadline dates fall after close of business on January 14th, will be due January 18th, and will be subject to the requirements set forth in NSF 11-1.   This includes the requirement to submit a Data Management Plan as a supplementary document. 

FastLane will begin automated compliance checking for the data management plan starting January 15th and proposals (including unsolicited proposals) that do not comply with the requirement will be prevented from submission.   

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new PAPP Guide, and visit the Policy Office website (http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/) for additional information.  We have developed an entire suite of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on topics such as general proposal preparation and award administration, Project Outcomes Reports, Responsible Conduct of Research, Data Management Plans and Cost Sharing.  The Policy Office updates these FAQs as new questions are raised, to keep the community aware of emerging issues, so please visit our site often to access the latest information on NSF policies and procedures.     

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the Policy Office on (703) 292-8243 or by e-mail to policy@nsf.gov.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Proposals are being accepted online until May 15, 2012

Oct 2011 - OSP Newsletter - Dr. Garrison's Visit
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Student Research/Internship Opportunities

Effective January 1, 2011, the use of xTrain is mandatory to electronically prepare and submit PHS 2271 Statement of Appointment forms and/or PHS 416-7 Termination Notices.
For more information, Please click here.

NSF -  Data Management Plan Requirement Effective
January 18, 2011. Click here for more information.

NIH new policies effective after Jan 25th, 2011. A list of these policies can be found here.

Summer Opportunity for Achievement in Research - Health Program - Q & A Session - Feb 3 - 12-1pm

TMCF Request for Proposals Graduate Student Technology Research Award - Submission Deadline Dec. 31, 2010 @ 5pm CST

Research Terms and Conditions (RTC, dated July 2008) and NSF RTC Agency Specific Requirements (dated January 2010) available at...: Click here to read more.

The NEH will be on campus on Friday, December 3, from 10am to Noon.
The presentation and discussion will be held in Building 41, Room 420.

NEH Program Officers will be presenting on the overall work of the Endowment and specific grant programs including the Summer Institutes and Seminars, and programs for course development and humanities research at HBCUs.

They will also be available to answer individual questions about possible grant proposals or other questions faculty may have about the NEH and its work as it pertains to specific research interests.

Please encourage faculty and staff to attend and bring their questions!

NIH new policies effective after Jan 25th, 2011. A list of these policies can be found here.

TMCF Request for Proposals Graduate Student Technology Research Award - Submission Deadline Dec. 31, 2010 @ 5pm CST

2010 SRA Annual Meeting Online Presentations

New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (NSF 11-1)
A revised version of the version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 11-1) has been published. The document is available in html, and a .pdf version of the document will be posted in the near future. 
The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 18, 2011.  If you plan to submit a grant in 2011 onward, please use these guidelines! Your application may not be accepted if it does not follow the new guidelines.

Gates Foundation Grant Opportunities

Research Terms and Conditions (RTC, dated July 2008) and NSF RTC Agency Specific Requirements (dated January 2010) available at...: Click here to read more.

SciDAC Tutorials Day 2010 - July 16, 2010 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Click here for more information.

Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Integrity

Please be aware of the University Policy regarding student training in responsible conduct of research.

All students must have foundational training in the Responsible Conduct of Research. This expectation applies to all types of research and research settings, including but not limited to laboratory research; literature research; internet research; field research; research using human subjects or animals; and computer-based, computational, and theoretical research. Training should occur within the first two weeks of the research project. This foundational requirement can be met by having the student take and pass (>80%) the appropriate CITI RCR on-line course prior to doing research at the University. The CITI courses are found at www.citiprogram.org. Students must take a refresher course if 2 years or more have elapsed since the previous documented RCR training.

First Annual Research Mini-Symposium

Application Guide for NIH and Other PHS Agencies

Please Note: The NSF has announced significant changes to the proposal process effective 1/4/2010. Please see the guide at the link below for more information:

Part I - NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
Part II - NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide Part II