grant management

August 28, 2024

Revision of NSF Award Terms and Conditions Implementing Revised 2 CFR (Zoom)

We wanted to make you aware that the NSF Award Terms and Conditions have been updated to implement the revised 2 CFR published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024, by the Office of Management and Budget. As part of its implementation strategy, NSF has archived the Research Terms and Conditions (RTC), and the NSF Agency Specific Requirements. Unless otherwise specified, the Grant General Conditions (GC-1) apply to all recipients of NSF grant awards, including Institutions of Higher Education, non-profit, non-academic organizations, for-profit organizations (other than Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer recipients), State and local governments, and Tribal Nations.

The updated suite of award terms and conditions includes the:
• Grant General Conditions (GC-1);
• Cooperative Agreement Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC);
• Cooperative Agreement Modifications and Supplemental Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions for Major Multi-User Research Facility Projects and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers;
• Cooperative Agreement Modifications and Supplemental Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions for Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects; and
• Special Terms and Conditions for Administration of NSF Conference or Travel Grants (FL 26).

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Terms and Conditions, International Research Terms and Conditions (IRTC), and Special Terms and Conditions for Administration of NSF Conference or Travel Awards Made to International Organizations (FL 26 for IRTC) are forthcoming and will be issued at a later date.

The revised award terms and conditions will apply to new NSF awards and funding amendments to existing NSF awards made on or after October 1, 2024. You are encouraged to review the Summary of Changes document associated with each set of terms and conditions.

Join the NSF Policy Office in the Division of Institution and Award Support (DIAS) on September 12 at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar which will provide the framework for these revisions and how they affect NSF proposals and awards. Webinar registration is now available.

August 20, 2024

Open the Door to a Successful NIH Grant Closeout Process (Webinar)

If you’re responsible for closing out NIH grants at your institution, then don’t miss an upcoming NIH webinar, “NIH Grant Closeout Process: Administrative and Financial Essentials.” During this one-hour live, virtual event, NIH experts will share their expertise and guidance on topics, such as the final progress report, Final Financial Report (FFR), Invention Statement, and more. They will also be addressing questions submitted during the registration process. Register today for this informative overview hosted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.

May 1, 2024

Updates to NIH Training Grant Applications (Zoom)

The NIH Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Training Grant Program application is undergoing changes that take effect for submissions due on or after January 25, 2025. These modifications impact the PHS 398 Research Training Program Plan Form (the Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity will become its own attachment instead of part of the 25-page program plan) and the NRSA Training Tables (NIH is updating the NRSA Data Tables to reduce burden on the research community).

Additionally, for the parent Training Grant Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), NIH is:

Better-defining expectations for mentor training;
Clarifying positive career outcomes within the scope of research and related careers aligned with the NIH mission; and
Including “Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research” and the “Recruitment Plan to Enhance Diversity” as items that contribute to the overall impact score.

Wondering about the implications for your application preparation? Consider participating in this live, virtual event where NIH experts will provide insights and updates on these changes, concluding with a live Q&A session.

May 1, 2024

Take a Walk With the NIH Through the NIH Grants Process (Webinar)

New to working with the NIH grants process and trying to get a better understanding of how it all works? If so, get ready to spring into action and register for a webinar designed just for you! The NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners webinar will take place on May 15, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET. This event will answer many of the basic questions that NIH frequently hears from newcomers to the process, followed by a live Q&A with NIH experts who will be helping to answer additional questions submitted during the registration process and raised during the event. With over an hour dedicated to Q&A, this is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered. This is a simulive event hosted by the NIH Office of Extramural Research and the NIH Center for Scientific Review. Registration is required and space is limited.

March 15, 2024

Managing Sponsored Programs Awards (Zoom)

Learn effective project management by understanding the electronic tools available and regular monitoring activities.

If you wish to request traditional CART services or other accommodations, please contact Karla Gengler-Nowak or 614-292-8077. Requests made 15 business days prior to the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

November 1, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: FALL 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference

Save the Date! Join the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Fall 2023 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held during the week of December 4 – 7, 2023.

Get Notified when Registration is Open: https://nsfpolicyoutreach.com/get-notified/

September 5, 2023

Introduction to the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy (Virtual Event)

Do you have an upcoming NIH proposal due? Join us to learn about the newly implemented NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy, including the requirement to submit a DMS plan with all new applications and renewals. Compliance with the submitted and accepted plan will be assessed, and non-compliance can impact future funding.

This informational session will provide an introduction to the policy, as well as the tools and resources provided by Ohio State to help you. The final 30 minutes will be reserved for questions.

Topics to be covered include:

How the DMPTool can help you address the required elements of a DMS plan
Tips for identifying a suitable repository
Guidance on how to budget for data-related costs
Who on campus can help with questions

This workshop is ideal for researchers who currently receive NIH funding or may apply in the future, as well as staff who support NIH-funded researchers.

Can’t make the workshop? Check out the NIH DMS Policy Guide for the latest updates, including the slides from this session.

For questions, or additional information, please contact us at datamanagement@osu.edu.

April 27, 2023

Financial Management for Grants and Clinical Trials: Tools and How to Use Them Part 2 (Zoom)

Part 2: Using Financial Management Tools to Manage Your Grants and Contracts

Presenter: Karla Gengler-Nowak

Once you know how to access and understand the information in the financial management tools and reports at your disposal, it’s time to use them to manage the funds for your clinical study. Learn how to think about your award’s financials in a proactive way, spot problems and research them, and – critically for clinical trials – what kinds of information are not available in the tools.

April 27, 2023

Financial Management for Grants and Clinical Trials: Tools and How to Use Them Part 1 (Zoom)

Part 1: Introduction to Financial Management Tools: Clinical Trial Style

Presenter: Karla Gengler-Nowak

Do you know where to find the financials for your clinical trial award managed by the Office of Sponsored Programs? And do you know what all the numbers and terms mean and how your clinical study is a bit of a square peg in a round hole? Join us for this session that will introduce you to the tools you have as a researcher to understand how much you have to spend, what you’ve spent, and what you’ve committed to spending, as well as a plethora of other useful information for managing your awards.

March 21, 2022