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Where can I find Pitt’s research-related policies?
The University of Pittsburgh’s research-related policies are located on the Office of Policy Development and Management website in the section,...
What is involved in award account activation?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) processes incoming sponsored project awards (i.e. grants and contracts) and coordinates closely with...
Developing an NIH Proposal Budget
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide guidance to applicants on how to develop budgets when preparing proposal applications. The covered topics include:
- Cost...
The Office of Sponsored Programs is Part of Pitt Research
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is under the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, also...
Support Available for Responding to NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Feedback
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) implemented its new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy in January...
Considerations and Requirements for Proposed Subawards
When including a proposed subaward to another organization in an application for funding, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) requires the following documentation and evidence of institutional...
How to Read an NIH Award Number
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) uses a standard format when assigning award numbers. Understanding the different components of an award number can help investigators and administrators...
Route Final Project Reports to OSP Early
Investigators and research administrators are encouraged to submit any final project reports that must be routed through the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) early to...
GDPR and Data Privacy Award Terms
Sponsored project awards may include terms and conditions that require compliance with data privacy laws, including the European Union’s...
Routing Documents for OSP Signature
Documents needing signatures from the Office of the Sponsored Programs (OSP) should be submitted as a Word document or PDF to the assigned OSP Specialist. Do not route items for signature in...
Advance Account Monitoring
Departmental research administrators should monitor all awards (AWDs) in an Advance Account state and alert the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) as soon as an anticipated award is received so...
Requesting Modifications to Award Agreements
All requests to modify award agreements funded by non-federal sponsors should be routed through the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) in PERIS™ MyFunding prior to the...
Prevent Delays in Processing Sponsored Project Actions for Departing Investigators
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has been seeing increasing delays in processing outgoing grant transfers and other time-sensitive action items that arise when a faculty member departs the...
Submit an Indirect Cost Waiver Request Early
Before using an indirect cost (F&A) rate that is less than the University’s IDC rate and ...
Updated Banking Information for Sponsored Projects
In June 2023, Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) announced changes to the...