https://osp.utah.edu/ OSP News & Announcements en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:04:34 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://osp.utah.edu/news/nasa-research-security-training-requirements.php Beginning August 5, 2026, all covered individuals must use the updated Biosketch and Current and Pending forms to attest that they have completed research security training prior to proposal submission. Laurel Duncan Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:04:34 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nij-gold-standard-science.php To support investigators, the University recommends this sample Gold Standard Science language for NIJ applications. Laurel Duncan Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:32:38 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-common-forms-implementation.php Beginning May 8, 2026, NIH will fully enforce Common Forms compliance. System warnings will convert to errors, and applications not using compliant Common Forms will be blocked from submission. Laurel Duncan Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:04:09 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/2026-discontinuation-fa-disclaimer.php Standard negotiated F&A rates may again be used in federal applications without additional qualifying language. Laurel Duncan Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:10:08 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/not-od-26-018-rppr-certification.php NIH now requires senior/key personnel to provide an annual certification regarding participation in a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP). Laurel Duncan Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:58:17 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/2026-government-shutdown.php If your proposal or award is with a funded agency, business continues normally. Sponsors with impacted (unfunded) agencies may experience delays. Laurel Duncan Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-pappg-24-1-supplements.php These NSF supplements introduce important clarifications and changes affecting proposal preparation, award management, reporting, and compliance. Laurel Duncan Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:22:05 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-foreign-subawards.php NIH has issued the new Parent PF5 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) supporting collaborative international research. Be sure to review the required components and compliance expectations before preparing your submission. Laurel Duncan Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:28:28 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/kristie-thompson.php Her work in OSP has had a lasting impact on our community and the way we approach innovation. Laurel Duncan Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:01:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-common-forms-implementation.php Beginning May 8, 2026, NIH will fully enforce Common Forms compliance: System warnings will convert to errors. Applications not using compliant Common Forms will be blocked from submission. Laurel Duncan Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-research-security-updates.php NSF's new research security requirements and certifications, outlined in Important Notice No. 149, take effect December 2nd. Laurel Duncan Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:03:47 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/government-reopen.php Following the conclusion of the federal government shutdown, federal agencies have resumed operations under a continuing resolution. NIH and NSF have published guidance on operations updates. Laurel Duncan Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:43:08 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/government-shutdown.php The federal government has entered a shutdown. While this may cause temporary delays in certain federal processes, most research activities will continue uninterrupted, provided they do not require direct involvement from federal staff. Laurel Duncan Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/reference-guide-federal-terminations-and-stop-work-orders.php Grants & Contracts Accounting (GCA) has provided a reference guide outlining key procedures for when sponsors issue stop work orders and award terminations, along with an Orderly Closeout Workbook. Laurel Duncan Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:06:19 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/looming-govt-shutdown.php In anticipation of a possible shutdown at the end of this month, consider taking action today. Laurel Duncan Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:09:43 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-foreign-subawards.php NIH notice NOT-OD-25-155 announces a major change in how foreign collaborations are structured in NIH grant applications and awarded. Laurel Duncan Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:36:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nasa-rppr-2025.php Effective August 13, 2025, all NASA RPPRs must be submitted via the new webform. Laurel Duncan Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:52:14 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-not-od-25-132.php This update restricts AI in grant application preparation and introduces a new limit of six applications per PI annually. Laurel Duncan Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:36:50 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/2024-nih-public-access-policy.php All peer-reviewed manuscripts resulting from NIH-funded research must be made freely available to the public immediately upon publication. Laurel Duncan Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:19:46 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/bridge-funding-guidlelines.php At the University of Utah, People are the #1 priority. These VPR guidelines are intended to support all University of Utah investigators in navigating funding loss. Laurel Duncan Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:33:53 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-mftrp-annual-certification.php Starting June 7, 2025, all PIs and co-PIs on NSF awards made on or after May 20, 2024, must annually certify in Research.gov that they are not involved in an MFTRP. Laurel Duncan Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:13:59 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-not-od-25-110.php NIH has issued Notice NOT-OD-25-110, Updated NIH Processes for No-Cost Extensions. 1st time NCE requests now require submission through the prior approval module in eRA Commons. Laurel Duncan Wed, 07 May 2025 12:23:00 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-foreign-subawards.php NIH has stated it will not issue awards that include a subaward to a foreign entity until the details of its new foreign collaboration structure are released. Laurel Duncan Mon, 05 May 2025 23:17:51 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/looming-govt-shutdown.php Funding to the federal government is set to expire at midnight Friday, March 14th. In anticipation of a possible shutdown, consider taking action today. Laurel Duncan Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:12:30 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-not-od-25-068.php President Randall and University senior leadership issued a message responding to the February 7th NOT-OD-25-068 Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement on Indirect Cost Rates. Laurel Duncan Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:48:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/eo-federal-agencies-2025.php Recent presidential actions may indicate changes in federal priorities, potentially affecting your current and pending projects funded by federal agencies or other sponsors. Review recommendations and updates. Laurel Duncan Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:43:33 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/vpr-fed-update-2025.php Amid changes to federal agency operations which may affect research at the University, the Vice President for Research, Dr. Erin Rothwell, has issued an Update on Federal Funding. Laurel Duncan Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:08:30 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-2025-parent-nofo.php NIH has issued new parent opportunities for R01s, R21s, and the R03, for applications due on or after January 25, 2025. These new NOFOs use the FORMS-I package. Laurel Duncan Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:15:29 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/doe-enhanced-login.php On January 1, 2025, DOE will require additional ID verifications to access the ARPA-E and EERE eXCHANGE sites. To avoid issues, users are encouraged to update accounts as soon as possible. Laurel Duncan Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:49:05 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/export-control-training.php The VPR is hosting this training on November 19th from noon-1pm. All interested research community members are encouraged to attend in-person or via Zoom. Laurel Duncan Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:35:05 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-mfa.php To enhance security, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is requiring MFA for Research.gov users to sign in. Laurel Duncan Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:03:08 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/grants-toolbox/nsf/nsf-tribal-nations-requirements.php The NSF 24-1 PAPPG requires documentation of written approval from all potentially impacted Tribal Nations. Projects that do not have prior written approval will not be awarded. Laurel Duncan Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:30:28 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-malign-foreign-talent-recruitment-programs.php Starting May 20, 2024 all senior/key personnel must certify, at time of proposal and annually thereafter, that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program (FTRP). Proposals without all necessary certifications will be rejected or withdrawn. Laurel Duncan Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:49:03 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/foreign-subrecipients.php The University is adopting new data requirements for all foreign subrecipients effective January 1, 2024. Laurel Duncan Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:59:06 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-2023-sciencv-current-and-pending.php The NSF is mandating the use of SciENcv for the preparation of Current and Pending (Other) Support information, effective October 23, 2023 Laurel Duncan Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:18:21 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-xtrain.php NIH is redesigning the xTrain module. This updated module will be launched in eRA Commons on March 30, 2023. Laurel Duncan Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:02:18 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/fastlane-decomissioning.php Effective Nov 21, award documents, organizational reports, and Grants.gov integration in FastLane were retired and will be decommissioned. The functionality will transition to Research.gov. Laurel Duncan Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:03:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-2023-pappg.php NSF issued a new PAPPG, which will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 30, 2023. Laurel Duncan Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:45:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf_147.php Many National Science Foundation (NSF) program solicitations now require the use of Research.gov for the preparation and submission of proposals. Laurel Duncan Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:43:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/2021_rate_agreement.php A new federal rate agreement is now in place through FY 2024. The rate for Research has increased from 52.5% to 53% and should be applied to budget calculations immediately. Laurel Duncan Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:32:52 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/forms_g.php For NIH and HHS agency due dates on or after January 25th, Applicants must use FORMS-G application packages. Laurel Duncan Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:13:37 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/commons_id_requirements.php NIH will require all senior and/or key personnel to enter a valid eRA Commons username, starting on January 25, 2022. Laurel Duncan Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:19:46 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nsf-ear.php PI's with active NSF EARS awards that have been delayed due to COVID-19 should request this supplemental funding by March 31st. Laurel Duncan Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:08:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/COVID-research.php To track COVID-19 related proposals and awards, add the term “COVID:” to the short and long title. Laurel Duncan Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:42:44 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/COVID-Continuity.php OSP has adopted best practices to protect the safety of staff and developed telecommuting guidelines that will allow us to remain operational in the case of a community-wide spread of the virus. At this time, all OSP services are currently unaffected, including proposal review, submission, and post-award processing. Laurel Duncan Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:42:15 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/tuition-benefit.php All proposals requesting funding (FY20 and beyond) for graduate research assistants should include a request for tuition costs (tuition remission), except when expressly prohibited. Laurel Duncan Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:24:18 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/pivot.php Pivot gives university faculty, staff and students the ability to identify and connect with funding opportunities and other researchers. Laurel Duncan Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:23:11 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/OT-Rule.php Effective December 1st, employees paid less than $47,476 per year will be eligible for overtime - mostly affecting lab personnel and postdocs. Researchers should immediately take these compensation levels into consideration on grant proposals. Laurel Duncan Fri, 20 May 2016 16:09:16 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/cayuse%20rates.php For proposals spanning fiscal years, the indirect cost rate will be automatically calculated as an average percentage. The rates will not show details for separate fiscal years so the rate will need to be explained in the budget justification. Laurel Duncan Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:20:41 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/idp.php Individual Development Plans (IDP's) for grad students and postdoc's must be included in Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR's), though not the IDP's themselves. Laurel Duncan Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:43:41 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/OMB-Implementation.php The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has combined many federal circulars, including A21 and A110, into a single guidance document that can be used by all agencies, known as "Uniform Guidance." These new regulations become effective on December 26, 2014. Laurel Duncan Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:33:07 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/era-id.php According to Notice NOT-OD-13-097, over the next year the NIH will start requiring an eRA Commons ID for all individuals in graduate and undergraduate student roles who participate in NIH-funded projects for at least one person month or more. Amanda Hurtado <amanda.hurtado@utah.edu> Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:24:53 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/news/nih-assist.php The Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST) is now used to prepare and submit multi--project grant applications electronically to NIH and other Public Health Service agencies. Amanda Hurtado <amanda.hurtado@utah.edu> Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:14:38 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/news/utah-epscor-eligibility.php The State of Utah has exceeded the NSF funding level that made us EPSCoR eligible, so we are not NSF EPSCoR eligible for fiscal year 2013. Amanda Hurtado <amanda.hurtado@utah.edu> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:15:08 -0600