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Quickly Routing Award Documents to OSP
All requests and supporting documents for award approval and acceptance should be submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) as soon as possible after an award document (i.e., Notice of...
Proposal Processing for Federal Grants and Contracts
Which OSP team should process a proposal if it is unclear whether it will be awarded as a federal grant or a contract?
When a federal solicitation (funding...
How do I obtain an NIH eRA Commons account?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) registers individuals in eRA Commons for the role of Principal Investigator (PI), Sponsor (SPONSOR), Postdoctoral Associate or other Postdoctoral positions (...
Do I need an MTA or a Collaboration Agreement?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has a chart to help clarify when a...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
OSP Brochure and Lifecycle
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has a brochure that summarizes the Office’s services and illustrates the sponsored...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...