Announcement: The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has released a NIH specific FAQ (attached) regarding COVID-19 and it’s impact on NIH grants. The FAQ covers the below topics: General Impact on Grant Activities Delays in New Funding Opportunities Late Grant Applications Clinical Trial Protocols Research Performance Progress Reports IACUC Inspections Salaries for Reassigned Personnel Providing […]
Announcements
NSF-Approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats
Announcement: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the availability of both NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall under the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). Although use of an NSF-approved format for submission of these […]
Office of Naval Research (ONR) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Current and Prospective Awardees Impacted by COVID-19
Announcement: As mentioned in a previous Newsflash, the Department of Defense (DoD) is taking action to provide greater flexibility to the research community during this challenging time. DoD’s guidance is consistent with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-20-17 “Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the […]
Research.gov Expanded – Separately Submitted Collaborative Proposals from Multiple Organizations Now Available
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that, effective March 30, 2020, the research community can prepare and submit separately submitted collaborative proposals from multiple organizations in Research.gov. Proposers can now prepare Full, Research proposals in Research.gov that are: Single submissions from one organization (available since April 2018) Single submission collaborative proposals with subawards (available […]
Responding to Frequent Questions on Flexibilities Related to NIH Funding and COVID-19
Announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently updated their Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients website with a number of additional FAQs, new funding opportunities, as well as a video message addressing some of the most common questions. Since the recording of the video, in response to community concerns […]
DOD Issues FAQs for Proposers and Awardees Impacted by COVID-19
Announcement: The Department of Defense (DOD) has issued a notice regarding Frequently Asked Questions for DOD Research Proposers and Awardees Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please review the below summary: Extension of Due DatesThe DOD will allow grantees to delay submission of financial, performance and other reports on currently-active award accounts up to three […]