Office of Research and Innovation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – MAY 2024 Dear Colleagues, You inspire me every day through your contributions that enhance our impact as a leading global research institution that drives positive social, economic, cultural, and environmental change. In June, 11 USC researchers will be inducted as senior members of the National Academy of […]
Introducing the NEW DCG Website!
Announcement: The Department of Contracts and Grants is pleased to announce the launch of our new DCG website! The website has been redesigned with user feedback in mind and includes enhanced functionality, improved navigation, and a more modern design. New Functionality The new website introduces several features aimed at improving user experience and accessibility: Common […]
Updated F&A Rate Agreement
Announcement: The University has negotiated a new Federal Rate Agreement. The new rates can be found below and on DCG’s Rates at a Glance page. F&A Rates Fringe Benefit Rates Please utilize the above rates in all proposals being prepared and submitted to extramural sponsors. Questions? If you have any questions, please reach out to the DCG […]
Summary of Changes in the New NSF PAPPG (Training Video and Slides)
Announcement: As mentioned previously, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that the new PAPPG (24-1) will be effective for all proposals due on or after May 20, 2024. The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) recently held a live zoom training that covers many of the changes in the new PAPPG. Below is the recording of the training […]
Independence Day Closure
Announcement: In observance of Independence Day, The Department of Contracts and Grants, consistent with the University calendar, will be closed on the following dates: Principal Investigators and Department Administrators should be mindful of these closures when planning the submission of proposals with deadlines that fall on July 4th or July 5th. Please note, July 5th is […]
Reporting Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Activities in the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
Announcement: The National Institutes of Health(NIH) is informing the extramural research community of planned changes to the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) instructions to address the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. Upon receiving approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), NIH will issue new DMS RPPR questions […]