Welcome to the Department of Contracts and Grants

Our Mission Statement

The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) strives to maintain the University's reputation as a responsible recipient of sponsored support and provide high quality administrative services. Our services include:

• Provide training and assistance to faculty and research administration staff
• Assist with proposal development, review, approval and submission
• Negotiate and accept awards on behalf of the University
• Offer post-award administrative guidance
• Maintain the Sponsored Projects Data Information System (DCG Database)
• Provide support to University offices and committees in matters related to research policy and guidelines

What's New?

Effort Reporting Guidance. Vice President Randy Hall recently distributed an effort reporting memo and guidelines to University Investigators on Sponsored Projects and Research Administrators. Both of these documents may be found by selecting the links below.

Effort Reporting Memo

Effort Reporting Guidance


Health Research Association (HRA) Sponsored Projects Announcement. Vice President Randy Hall recently distributed the below announcement which serves to clarify which types of sponsored projects shall be negotiated and administered by USC Health Research Association, Inc. (HRA) and which types of sponsored projects shall be negotiated and administered by USC Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG).

HRA Sponsored Projects Memo


Changes to the NIH Application Form and Instructions. Effective January 25, 2010, NIH will implement the use of new applications forms and instructions. The below document provides a summary of the changes and three instructional steps for you to follow to ensure a successful experience with the changes.

Enhancing Peer Review: Changes to the NIH Application Forms & Instructions


Stimulus Funding Information Opportunities for USC Researchers. On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law, providing $288 Billion in relief, a large portion of which will be spent on research and education. Through this site, DCG will keep you apprised of agency appropriations, funding opportunities, reporting requirements and other pertinent information.

Overview

Overall National Agency Funding Chart

USC ARRA Funding Chart by Sponsor

USC ARRA Funding Chart by School

Agency Websites

Proposal Deadline Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions – General

Frequently Asked Questions – ARRA Reporting

Resources and References

       OMB Letter Re: Grants.gov and ARRA Funding

       NSF Notice Outlining Key Elements of Recovery Act Implementation