*** Please see the below memo from the Office of Research Initiatives and Infrastructure.*** Good morning, We kindly request your assistance in promoting the recurring biannual deadlines for the Research Catalyst Program (RCP): February 16 and September 14 (new deadline date). Please note that the submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. (noon), not 5:00 p.m. We are also pleased to announce that the Ming Hsieh Translation Award has been incorporated into the […]
Hosting J-1 Scholars, Non-Degree and Degree Students Affiliated with Restricted Party Entities
Please see the memo below from the USC Office of Ethics and Compliance, which was shared with OIS contacts in each school on November 4, 2025: Effective immediately, schools and units must not initiate or process initial or extension invitations for J-1 applicants affiliated with Restricted Parties, except as noted below. BackgroundRecent federal actions underscore […]
MicroLearning Monday – Gifts vs. Grants: Understanding the Difference
Welcome back to MicroLearning Mondays, our biweekly series of bite-sized research administration trainings brought to you by the Department of Contracts and Grants. This week’s topic: Gifts vs. Grants: Understanding the Difference Why It Matters: Correctly identifying whether funding is a gift or a grant helps ensure your department routes requests to the right office, applies the right requirements, and […]
You’re Invited – USC Venture & Innovation Summit
*** Please see the message below from the USC Office of Research and Innovation. *** To the USC and Greater LA Innovation Community: USC’s Office of Research and Innovation invites you to the USC Venture & Innovation Summit, a high-energy, in-person event bringing together the people and ideas shaping Southern California’s innovation future. Join us for a full day of […]
Important Update – Three New USC Research Policies Now in Effect
*** Please see the below update from the USC Office of Ethics and Compliance *** Dear Colleagues, Three new policies have been published relating to research conducted at USC: Research Compliance Policy This policy ensures that all USC research is conducted ethically and in full compliance with institutional and regulatory standards by requiring faculty, staff, students, and affiliated personnel […]
NIH Issues Three Major Policy Updates Impacting Applications & Compliance
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued three key notices last week affecting grant applications and compliance. Links to the Full Notices NOT-OD-26-017: Research Security Training Requirements (Dec 2nd) NOT-OD-26-018: Implementation of Common Forms (Dec 2nd) NOT-OD-26-019: Removal of LOI & Large Application Requirement (Dec 3rd) What this Means for Applicants & Institutions Research Security Training Requirements for NIH:NIH is implementing the “Research […]