*** 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 […]
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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 […]
MicroLearning Monday – Subawards Made Simple: How to Avoid Delays
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: Subawards Made Simple: How to Avoid Delays Why It Matters: Subawards are essential for enabling collaboration across institutions, but they can occasionally be a source of administrative slowdowns. Delays in setup can […]
NSF Important Notice No. 149 (Grace Period)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued new guidance on the implementation of NSF Important Notice No. 149 (IN-149), which mandates updated formats for Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending (Other) Support. NSF recognizes that the policy’s effective date of December 2, 2025 falls close to a number of program deadlines, creating challenges for senior and key personnel […]
NIH Updates on Extramural Reopening
On November 24, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued Notice NOT-OD-26-012, providing updated guidance on how NIH is resuming extramural activities following the October 1 lapse in appropriations. This includes updated and extended proposal deadline dates for proposals with deadlines between October 1 and December 5, 2025. What You Need to Know Revised Deadlines for Proposals:All grant […]
NSF Research Security Training Requirement (Effective December 2)
As a reminder, the National Science Foundation’s updated Research Security Training requirement goes into effect on December 2, 2025. Beginning on this date, all Key Personnel listed at the proposal stage must have completed the NSF Research Security Training. This training must be renewed annually. What You Need to DoKey Personnel should verify completion of the required […]