Office of Sponsored Programs
News and Updates
Important Changes to Research.gov:
On October 27, 2024, the National Science Foundation will implement multifactor authentication (MFA) for Research.gov. With the ever-growing number of cyber security concerns and threats, MFA gives an added layer of security to ensure that only authorized users can access Federal resources online.
What this means for you: On October 27, all users will be required to complete a one-time MFA enrollment process and use the selected method to sign into Research.gov. Users must set up a primary MFA sign-in method. NSF urges users to also set up a secondary method in case the primary method is unavailable. Every time a user signs into Research.gov, they will be required to use MFA. OR Users can continue using Login.gov to sign into Research.gov if a phishing-resistant MFA is used.
Further information regarding MFA can be found here and training opportunities can be found here.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG 24-1)
Effective May 20, 2024
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN PAPPG 24-1
1) Biographical Sketch (Chapter II.D.2.h(i))
NSF has implemented the biographical sketch common form leading to the following changes:
2) Current and Pending (Other) Support (Chapter II.D.2.h(ii)):
NSF provides an updated table regarding pre-award and post-award disclosure information (NSTC Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures).
3) Synergistic Activities (Chapter II.D.2.h(iv))
4) Mentoring Plan (Chapter II.D.2.i(i))
Requirement is expanded to include both, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students.
5) New Proposal Certifications for Senior/Key Personnel (Chapter II.D.1.e(ii)): Each senior/key person must certify prior to proposal submission (and annually thereafter for the duration of the award) that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program.
6) Proposals that may impact Tribal Resources or Interests (Chapter II.E.10)
NSF will not award proposals without prior written approval from the official(s) designated
by the relevant Tribal Nation(s).
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Weekly Funding Opportunities and Notices
Recent Policy Changes
- New AHRQ "FORMS-I" Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates on or After January 25, 2025 (NOT-HS-25-006, Release Date: October 24, 2024)
- Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institues of Health
(NOT-OD-24-178, Release Date: September 30, 2024)
- Reminder: Reporting Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Activities in Research
Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) Submitted on or After October 1, 2024
(NOT-OD-24-175, Release Date: September 23, 2024)
- Updated Processes for Requesting Revisions to an Approved Data Management and Sharing
(DMS) Plan
(NOT-OD-24-176, Release Date: September 23, 2024)
