The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued Important Notice No. 149 outlining major updates to research security policies in alignment with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and NSPM-33. These changes impact all NSF-funded proposals and awards and are effective October 10, 2025. Key Updates Include: Research Security Assessments & Documentation NSF may conduct risk […]
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MicroLearning Monday – What You Need to Know About Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
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: Protecting Your Research: What You Need to Know About Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Why It Matters: USC researchers are on the front lines of cutting-edge scholarship and that […]
NSF Important Notice – New Research Security Policies
The National Science Foundation Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP) has released an Important Notice to Awardee Organizations announcing several new and updated research security requirements. Key updates include: Revised Timelines for Foreign Financial Disclosures – Now in effect Annual Certification Requirement on Prohibition of Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs […]
NIH Issues Guidance on Closeout Requirements During Appeals Process
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released NOT-OD-25-128: Guidance on Enforcement of Closeout Requirements During the Appeals Process, clarifying that NIH will not initiate unilateral closeout actions while an appeal of a terminated award is under review. Guidance for PI’s and Schools:For terminated NIH awards under appeal, please disregard conflicting closeout deadlines stated in […]
New USC Guide to Sponsored Research
The Department of Contracts and Grants is pleased to announce the release of the Summer 2025 USC Guide to Sponsored Research. This guide remains your essential resource for sponsored projects and research compliance at USC. Principal Investigators and research administrators should review the updated guide to ensure alignment with the latest policies and best practices. […]
MicroLearning Monday – PI Eligibility at USC
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: Principal Investigator Eligibility: Guidelines for USC Researchers Why It Matters: Understanding who can serve as a Principal Investigator is essential for ensuring proposals meet both USC’s internal requirements and […]