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Office of Sponsored Projects
OSP supports University of Utah faculty through effective management of extramural
sponsored proposals and awards funded by federal and state agencies, foundations,
and other public and private sources. OSP is primarily responsible for interpreting
and ensuring compliance with University policy, proposal and award terms and conditions,
and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. OSP reviews and submits proposals
on behalf of the University. We also draft, negotiate, and sign sponsored agreements and
subawards.
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NIH Requiring Common Forms and SciENcv Certification Starting January 25, 2026, and Research Security Training Certification Starting May 25, 2026
Mandatory NSF Research Security Training and Documentation Requirements Effective December 2, 2025
September 12 Update: NIH Policy on Foreign Subawards
NIH 2024 Public Access Policy Effective July 1, 2025
UPDATED: NSF Annual Certifications and Restrictions on Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment
Programs (MFTRP)
New Data Requirements for Foreign Subawards Effective January 1, 2024
NSF Safe and Harassment-Free Work Environments
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NIH Common Forms Implementation
NIH is requiring Common Forms and SciENcv certification starting January 25, 2026, and research security training certification starting May 25, 2026.
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NSF Research Security Training and Documentation Requirements
NSF's new research security requirements and certifications, outlined in Important Notice No. 149, take effect December 2nd.
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Government Reopening
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.
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