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Friday, October 29, 2021
Do I need an MTA or a Collaboration Agreement?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has a chart to help clarify when a...
Friday, October 22, 2021
Do not wait to create an FP in MyFunding
Once you are aware of a potential proposal that needs to be processed by the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), create a Funding...
Friday, October 15, 2021
Utilizing the Contraxx Address Book
Remembering to update the address book in the Contraxx Electronic Subaward Request Form for Pitt contacts (PI, Requestor, and Financial Contact) guarantees...
Friday, August 27, 2021
What are the OSP electronic systems?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) uses different electronic systems to process research and sponsored project requests from faculty and staff.
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Friday, August 20, 2021
Take Advantage of the iThenticate Plagiarism-Detection Software
iThenticate is a plagiarism-detection software, marketed by Turnitin that is designed to be used by researchers...
Friday, August 6, 2021
Performing Work without a Contract
Investigators who conduct research or perform services for sponsors and collaborators outside of a written agreement or contract may be at risk for not being reimbursed for their work. In addition...
Friday, July 30, 2021
The Importance of Confidential Disclosure Agreements during Project Development
In order to secure funding or other support for a research project, an investigator will often be asked by a sponsor/third party to provide information about the potential project. Under these...
Friday, July 23, 2021
OSP Brochure and Lifecycle
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has a brochure that summarizes the Office’s services and illustrates the sponsored...
Friday, July 16, 2021
Using Pivot to search for funding opportunities
The University of Pittsburgh subscribes to Pivot, a comprehensive database of funding opportunities. Pivot is accessible to the campus community through the ...
Friday, June 11, 2021
Common Reasons for Proposal Delays
The following administrative issues may cause delays in proposal submission to a sponsor or result in negative funding decisions:
- PI Certification Missing
- Missing COI...
Friday, April 23, 2021
The Importance of Submitting Progress Reports and Final Reports on Time
By receiving and accepting an award for funding, investigators are committing to meet all of the associated requirements, including the submission of on-time progress reports and final reports....
Friday, April 9, 2021
Completing your COI Annual Disclosure by April 15
The deadline for the 2021 annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure filings is Thursday, April 15, 2021. Annual COI disclosures must be completed and current prior to the Office of Sponsored...
Friday, February 26, 2021
When do I contact an OSP Specialist vs. the PERIS™ Team?
Contacting the correct person in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will ensure that questions related to MyFunding are handled quickly and efficiently.
For non-technical...
Friday, January 29, 2021
NIH Releases Guidance for FY21 Salary Cap
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released on January 29, 2021 the increase in salary cap for Executive Level II of the ...
Friday, January 15, 2021
Uniform Guidance Readiness Guide