The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) has published a new Research Security Training Resource Page to support faculty and research administrators in meeting new federal research security training requirements. This webpage is intended to serve as the primary, up-to-date reference for Research Security Training (RST) requirements, including who must complete the training, applicable federal sponsors, timelines, and […]
SciENcv Explained – Preparing NIH and NSF Biosketches & Other Support
Welcome back to our biweekly series of bite-sized research administration trainings brought to you by the Department of Contracts and Grants. This week’s topic: SciENcv Explained – Preparing NIH and NSF Biosketches & Other Support Why It Matters: Federal sponsors now require the use of SciENcv to prepare Biosketch and Other Support documents, with NIH’s requirement taking effect […]
New Deadline Date for the Research Catalyst Award Program & the Ming Hsieh Translation Award
*** 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 […]