Earlier today, NIH leadership issued a memo authorizing staff to resume issuing new and continuing grants under current funding policies, including previously approved negotiated indirect cost rates, effective until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
No-Cost Extensions on NIH Awards (Restored)
The ERA Commons functionality for submitting a first-time No-Cost Extension (NCE) on National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards—allowing USC to extend the project period by up to 90 days before the end date without sponsor prior approval—has been restored and is now fully operational. This feature was previously suspended but is now available. Principal Investigators […]
Temporary Restraining Order Issued Blocking NIH 15% Cap on Indirect Costs
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from enforcing a 15% cap on indirect costs for new and existing grants in 23 states. The cap, which was set to take effect today, would have replaced previously negotiated rates between NIH and universities or research institutions. The […]
Grants Management Dashboards for Principal Investigators and Research Administrators (Workday)
The Department of Contracts and Grants (DCG) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new feature in Workday’s Grants Management Dashboards – designed specifically for Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Administrators (RAs). This powerful tool is now live and ready to streamline your grant management experience. What’s New: Once logged into the dashboard, users […]
NIH Update from Ishwar Puri, SVP, Research & Innovation
Dear Colleagues, We understand that the new guidance (NOT-OD-25-068) issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Friday has caused concern across the research community. We are working with our partners – including AAU, Big Ten Academic Alliance, American Association of Medical Colleges, American Hospital Association, and Research America – to fully understand its […]
NIH Releases Supplemental Guidance on Indirect Cost Rates
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates, which introduces significant changes to indirect cost rates for grants awarded to institutions of higher education (IHEs). Effective February 10, 2025, NIH will apply a 15% indirect cost rate to: All new NIH grants […]