USC is engaged in far-reaching, global research and learning programs and recognizes the importance of these international collaborations. As research and learning programs are becoming ever more global, federal sponsors are placing increased emphasis on the disclosure of foreign affiliations and source of support. To assist faculty in ensuring relationships with foreign entities comply with […]
Announcements
Updates to Existing NSF Proposal & Award Policy-Related Guidance
Announcement: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made updates to the following guidance on the NSF website based on inquiries received from the broad research community: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M20-26; FAQs on Current & Pending Support; and NSF-approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch website. Updated guidance includes clarifications […]
Now Available on Research.gov Proposals – Cost Sharing and Single Copy Documents
Announcement: Effective July 27, 2020, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has enabled cost sharing (Line M on the proposal budget) for programs with mandatory cost sharing requirements on proposals submitted in Research.gov. In addition, enhancements were deployed to the proposal Cover Sheet and proposal upload screens to support Single Copy Documents, which include Deviation Authorization, […]
FAQs on NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26
Announcement: Last month the National Science Foundation (NSF) issued guidance on NSF’s implementation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M-20-26), entitled, Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations. This issuance implemented updated guidance authorized by […]
NIH Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications for the Fall 2020 Due Dates During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Announcement: The National Institutes of Heath (NIH) has released a notice that provides guidance for investigators preparing NIH grant applications for the May 2021 Council round, beginning with applications submitted for the September 25, 2020 due date. NIH grant applications should NOT include contingency plans that would outline steps needed to recover from temporary, emergency […]
Federal Mandate for Disclosing International Collaborations
Announcement: The University of Southern California is engaged in far-reaching, global research and learning programs and recognizes the importance of these international collaborations. As research and learning programs are becoming ever more global, federal sponsors are placing increased emphasis on the disclosure of foreign affiliations and source of support. The below information aims to assist […]