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Using an External Institution’s IRB as the “IRB of Record”
When two or more institutions are engaged in human subjects research, investigators may prefer to have one Institutional Review Board (IRB) serve as the “IRB of Record” to avoid duplicate review...
Consulting the Office of Sponsored Programs for Services Agreements Issued under Federal Contracts
Federal Contracts contain terms and conditions (specific requirements) that must be included in Services Agreements...
What can (and cannot) be included as NIH Appendix materials?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have policies that describe what is allowed to be included as Appendix materials in funding applications. Generally, an Appendix material is not allowed...
Checklist for Investigators Leaving the University
The Office of Research Protections (ORP) has developed a checklist for investigators who are leaving...
The Importance of Submitting Progress Reports and Final Reports on Time
By receiving and accepting an award for funding, investigators are committing to meeting all of the associated requirements, including the submission of progress reports and final reports.
...How do I know if my award is a Federal Contract and not a Federal Grant?
Most funding opportunity announcements will indicate when funding will be awarded under a Federal Contract. However, a number of other indicators can be used to identify a Federal Contract:...
What should I enter in “Sponsor Deadline Date” in Form 0136 if the sponsor’s deadline is open-ended?
Administrators and investigators completing a Form 0136 for proposals with open-ended deadlines should enter the date by which they would like the Office of Sponsored Programs to submit the...
What does the Office of Sponsored Programs review when negotiating an award with a sponsor?
Before an award can be accepted by the University of Pittsburgh, the Office of Sponsored Programs completes a comprehensive review of the award, which includes reviewing the terms and conditions...
Where can I find language to include in my progress report regarding Career Development Plans for Trainees?
The Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development within the Office of Academic Career Development provides text examples appropriate for progress reports about Career Development Plans...
Genetically Modified Animal Requests
The Office of Sponsored Programs in conjunction with the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) has streamlined the process to request Genetically Modified Animals (GMAs)*.
Submitting Proposals through Office of Sponsored Programs
The sponsor is letting me submit my proposal directly. Does it still need to be reviewed by the Office of Sponsored Programs?
Completing your COI Annual Disclosure by April 15
The deadline for the 2017 annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure filings is April 15, 2017. Annual COI disclosures must be completed and current prior to the Office of Sponsored Programs...
Who is My Office of Sponsored Programs Contact?
On the homepage of the Office of Sponsored Programs website, you can search for your Office of Sponsored Programs...
Determining Gifts vs. Grants
Grants and gifts differ in many important ways, and classifying funds appropriately is of utmost importance to ensure proper accounting and compliance with governmental regulations and University...
Terminating an Outgoing Subaward Agreement Early
Sometimes it is necessary to terminate an outgoing Subaward with another institution in the middle of its performance period for reasons including, but not limited to: