https://osp.utah.edu/ OSP Research Handbook Updates en-us Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:08:09 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/other-conduct-issues/export-control.php#itar 11.3.2.3 Department of State Regulations (ITAR) now include a reference to the Research Security Office (RSO) as the designated ITAR Empowered Official (EO) for ITAR compliance and oversight. Laurel Duncan Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:08:09 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/conduct-standards/responsible-conduct.php#professional-conduct 2.4.2 Professional Conduct and Research Environment has been added to clarify expectations for professional conduct in research settings and outlines reporting options for unprofessional behavior. Laurel Duncan Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:09:23 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/roles-responsibilities/principal-investigator.php 1.4 Principal Investigator has been updated to align with University Rule R7-200b: Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities in Sponsored Projects. Laurel Duncan Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:05:21 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/major-budget-categories.php#participant-support 6.2.1.10 Participant Support has been added to define participants and participant support costs to ensure consistent application of these direct costs across all proposals and awards. Laurel Duncan Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:42:28 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/award-management/other-financial-management.php 9.7.1 Overspent Projects has been updated to clarify that it is FBS practice to hold the administering department responsible for cost overruns. This includes a Project Executive's department responsible for managing a portion of a project via a companion project. Laurel Duncan Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:51:09 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/funding-sources/sbir-sttr.php 4.4 SBIR/STTR revised to allow trainees (at all levels) to participate in SBIR/STTR projects Laurel Duncan Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:26:06 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/indirect-costs.php#waivers The University will now accept the F&A rate allowed by the state agency, including 0%, without a waiver. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is now also given a standing waiver for 0%. Laurel Duncan Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:46:22 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/major-budget-categories.php#equipment 6.2.1.4 Equipment now references University policy 3-043 which requires software packages and associated licenses and/or costs incurred to develop and implement software to equal or exceed $100k in order to be budgeted as equipment Laurel Duncan Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:16:17 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/indirect-costs.php#waivers 6.3.1.2.a Generally Accepted F&A Waivers updated to include the Salt Lake Office of Veterans Affairs. The University will accept zero F&A on Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) agreements and 5% TDC on other non-federal agreements without requiring an F&A waiver Laurel Duncan Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:01:25 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/research-regulations/purchases-funded.php Language added to ensure compliance with the University's standard procurement processes, associated regulations, and requirements by Purchasing to manage potential conflicts of interest. Laurel Duncan Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:55:33 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/funding-sources/sbir-sttr.php 4.4 SBIR/STTR has been created to establish policies and guidelines for SBIR and STTR subawards and strengthen oversight. Laurel Duncan Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:40:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/research-regulations/authorship.php 10.5 Authorship and 10.5.1 Authorship Determinations have been added to manage the evolution of authorship guidelines. Laurel Duncan Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:16:16 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/overview/sponsored-project.php 3.2 What is a Sponsored Project? has been updated to reflect the Nov. 1, 2019 policy update on determining gift v. sponsored project. Laurel Duncan Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:53:34 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/overview/types-of-projects.php#contracts 3.3.3. Contracts has been updated to include Uniform Guidance definitions of fixed rate (capitation) and fixed amount (fixed price). Laurel Duncan Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:19:58 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/roles-responsibilities/ 1.1 The Office of the Vice President for Research Roles & Responsibilities now outlines its authority for institutional oversight of sponsored projects. Laurel Duncan Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:08:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/major-budget-categories.php#patientcosts Section 6.2.1.9 Patient Care Costs has been added to Major Budget Categories to define and clarify these expenses. It also outlines uTRAC requirements. Laurel Duncan Tue, 16 May 2017 10:54:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/indirect-costs.php Section 6.3 Indirect Costs has been updated to include the rates for FY16-19. Laurel Duncan Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:21:43 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/award-acceptance/companion-set-up.php Section 8.7 Companion Project Set-Up has been added to detail the process for establishing sub-accounts. Laurel Duncan Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:09:39 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/major-budget-categories.php#equipment Due to the new Uniform Guidance, computer equipment has been reclassified as allowable if the proposal demonstrates that it is essential and the project does not have access to other equipment or devices that can achieve the same purpose. Laurel Duncan Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:41:00 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/indirect-costs.php#activity-types Added Section 6.3.1.3 F&A Activity Types to provide better guidance on when to use which rate type. Laurel Duncan <laurel.duncan@osp.utah.edu> Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:40:48 -0700 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/major-budget-categories.php#equipment Revised to state that computer equipment has been characterized by the Fed as "general purpose equipment" and is therefore an unallowable cost unless deemed appropriate by the funding agency. Amanda Hurtado <amanda.hurtado@utah.edu> Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:26:59 -0600 https://osp.utah.edu/policies/handbook/budget-development/indirect-costs.php#waivers Revised to clarify that 1) a waiver request is *always* required when the sponsor is a for-profit entity and 2) waiver rates apply to TDC rather than MTDC. Laurel Duncan <laurel.duncan@osp.utah.edu> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:51:21 -0700