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Publication of the Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement for Fiscal Year 2023

December 30, 2022
NIH released Notice # NOT-OD-23-045 to announce the publication of the updated NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS, rev. December 2022). The NIHGPS provides both up-to-date policy guidance that serves as NIH standard terms and conditions of award for all NIH grants and cooperative agreements, and extensive guidance to those who are interested in pursuing NIH grants. The current version of the NIHGPS is available on the ... Read more about Publication of the Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement for Fiscal Year 2023
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Update on Simplifying Review Criteria: A Request for Information

December 19, 2022
NIH has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking feedback on revising and simplifying the peer review framework for research project grant applications. The goal of this effort is to facilitate the mission of scientific peer review – identification of the strongest, highest-impact research. The proposed changes will allow peer reviewers to focus on scientific merit by evaluating 1) the scientific impact, research rigor, and feasibility of the proposed research without the distraction of... Read more about Update on Simplifying Review Criteria: A Request for Information
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New GMAS Questions Implementing Data Management and Sharing Plan Requirements

December 16, 2022
As previewed at the December Research Management Meeting, as part of the University’s efforts to prepare for the January 25, 2023 effective date of the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, the University has determined that GMAS will serve as the system of record for data management and/or sharing plans (DMSPs) associated with sponsored proposals/awards. Effective Tuesday, January 3rd, there will be... Read more about New GMAS Questions Implementing Data Management and Sharing Plan Requirements
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New Harvard NIH DMSP Budgeting and Application Instructions Tip Sheet

December 16, 2022

The new Harvard NIH DMSP Budgeting and Application Instructions Tip Sheet provides guidance focused on Principal Investigators (PIs) and Grants Managers (GMs) working together to complete a budget and application that include the newly required...

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New Cost Sharing Quick Reference Guide

December 13, 2022

Cost Sharing on sponsored awards is a very extensive topic with an abundance of University-wide and School-specific resources. In hopes of summarizing the process and resources, the Harvard Chan School created the Cost Sharing Quick Reference Guide.

If you have any questions Cost Sharing questions, please contact ...

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Updated Billing Agreement Templates and University Guidance

December 13, 2022

The Billing Agreement (BA) templates and University guidance were recently updated. The guidance details the purpose of the salary and trainee billing agreements, the requirements to establish a billing agreement, and the roles and responsibilities associated with a billing agreement. Please note: the Harvard Chan School is currently developing School-specific guidance to accompany the University guidance.

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