Tip of the Week
When do I need to route pre-proposal materials through the Office of Sponsored Programs?
Prior to submitting a full proposal, external sponsors may require the submission of pre-proposal materials, such as Letters of Intent (LOI), pre-applications, or white papers. When determining...
How to get the most out of Pivot
The University of Pittsburgh subscribes to Pivot, a comprehensive database of funding opportunities. Pivot is accessible to the campus community through the ...
New Procedures for Updated COI and RCR Training Requirements
To comply with the University’s updated requirements for Conflict of Interest (COI) and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, the Office of...
Monitoring Project Spending
Several sponsors have recently contacted the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding timely financial reporting and rates of expenditures. The rate of spending on a project, also known as...
What is a CFDA Number?
A Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number (https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) is a number assigned in the awarding...
During a No-cost Extension, Is There a Minimum Effort Requirement for Key Personnel Named in the Notice of Award, Other than the PI?
This Tip of the Week comes from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Extramural Nexus.
With the exception of grant programs that have an effort requirement, or where terms and...
HRI Research Administration Listserv
Health Research Incorporated (HRI) provides free access to the Research Administration Listserv, which is used by research administrators nationwide from various types and sizes of universities,...
Do I need to register in grants.gov?
Federal grant proposal guidelines often include instructions for applying for a grants.gov...
Information - NIH Rigor and Reproducibility and Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources
Dear Faculty:
Check Out the Office of Sponsored Programs Website
The Office of Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce some new website features. The URL remains http://www.osp.pitt.edu/.
Who Can Serve as Principal Investigator on a Grant Proposal?
The Office of Sponsored Programs is frequently asked who can serve as a Principal Investigator on a grant proposal. This question depends on several factors including, the individual's employment...
Assistance with Securing Health Sciences Gifts from Private Foundations
The Foundation Relations team at the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation (MHSF) is available to assist faculty in the health sciences who are seeking philanthropic funding opportunities from...
New Animal Welfare Assurance Number
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) has changed the Animal Welfare Assurance numbering system and as a result has issued a new number to the University of Pittsburgh.
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Review
Research involving Recombinant and Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules requires University of...
NIH’S REVIEW OF GRANTS VERSUS R&D CONTRACTS
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the application process, lateness procedure, and review procedure for National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and Research &...