Reminder: If you are new to writing grant applications, sometimes seeing how someone else has presented their idea can help as you are developing your own application. With the gracious permission of successful investigators, some institutes have provided samples of funded R01, R03, R15, R21, SBIR/STTR, K, and F applications, sharing plans, leadership plans, and more. They have […]
Announcements
New NSF Mandate for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Please see the attached memo from Ishwar K. Puri, Senior Vice President, Research and Innovation ******************************************************************************** I am writing to inform you of new requirements for Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RCR) training for NSF proposals submitted on or after July 31, 2023. Under the new requirements, all faculty and other senior personnel named […]
NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Pilot Update
Announcement: In October 2020, The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a new Policy for Data Management and Sharing, effective January 25, 2023. The new policy requires a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) for ALL NIH-funded projects, an expansion from the 2003 policy requirement for projects over $500K in annual direct costs to include a […]
New Version of diSClose Released
Announcement: A new version of diSClose is now live and can be accessed on the usual website: https://disclose.usc.edu/. The new system is similar to the previous system with several notable enhancements including the ability to update a disclosure while it is under review. Instructions on how to use the new system, as well as details on disclosure […]
Updated ClinicalTrials.gov Website
Announcement: The ClinicalTrials.gov website has been modernized with an updated design that is more visually appealing and easy to read. This new design includes simple web components, such as left-side menus and expandable accordions that improve navigation and make information readily findable. The website was modernized with plain language in mind to make informational content easier to […]
Responsible Units for Handling Different Types of Agreements
Announcement: The Department of Contracts and Grants is pleased to announce that the Responsible Units for Handling Different Types of Agreements Matrix has been updated. The update includes detailed descriptions and updated contact information for the most common types of agreements entered by the University, as well as the office(s) responsible for handling each type of […]