The Department of Contracts and Grants extends warm wishes to you and your families for a joyful and restful holiday season. As we approach Thanksgiving and the University’s Winter Recess, please review the important dates and reminders below regarding upcoming office closures. Office Closures In observance of the holidays, DCG will be closed on the following dates: Thanksgiving: Thursday, […]
Announcements
MicroLearning Monday – Making Sense of Research Terms: Non-Federal Awards and Service Agreements
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: Making Sense of Research Terms: Non-Federal Awards and Service Agreements Why It Matters: Not all sponsored funding follows the same rules. Understanding the difference between non-federal awards and service agreements is critical to ensuring compliance, proper […]
MicroLearning Monday – Managing Key Personnel Changes in Sponsored Awards
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: Managing Key Personnel Changes in Sponsored Awards Why It Matters: Key personnel, including Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and other named senior staff, play a vital role in the success and integrity of sponsored […]
USC Research Catalyst Program Webinar
*** Please see the memo below from the USC Office of Research and Innovation. *** ——————————————————————————————————————— To the USC and Greater LA Innovation Community: Join the Office of Research and Innovation for an informational webinar on the Research Catalyst Program. This exciting program supports innovative, high-impact research with strong potential for external funding and real-world impact. The […]
Effort Certification Update from the Office of Financial Analysis (OFA)
*** Please see the memo below from the Office of Financial Analysis. *** Dear Colleagues, OFA has updated the effort certification calendar for the following open period. Next period affecting S03-2025 Summer & Q01 – 2026 Quarter will generate documents for reviewers on November 6th and open to certifiers on November 20th. If you have any questions, please email […]
MicroLearning Monday – Single IRB 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: Single IRB at USC: What Every PI Needs to Know Why It Matters: Federal sponsors such as NIH now require the use of a Single IRB (sIRB) for most multi-site human subjects […]