IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Vical License Notice
  

Department Of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protection

• Guidance for Investigators and Institutional Review Boards Regarding Research Involving Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Germ Cells and Stem Cell-Derived Test Articles

National Institutes of Health (NIH) (NIH notices are arranged most recent first)

• Extramural Policy Announcements (NIH frequently updates these links.)
  
  
• Notice of Impending Change in Peer Review Criteria and Submission Requirements for NIH Applications Involving Human Embryonic Stem Cells (NOT-OD-12-111)
  
  
• Clarification of Position Statements on Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition (NOT-OD-12-112)
  
  
• The Division of Receipt and Referral will use eRA Commons to Communicate with Applicants and Applicant Organizations (NOT-OD-12-108)
  
  
• NIH Announces the Posting of a Checklist for Policy Development related to the 2011 revised regulation on Promoting Objectivity in Research (Financial Conflict of Interest) (NOT-OD-12-103)
  
  
• Notice of Requirement for Electronic Submission of Just-in-Time Information and Related Business Process Changes Beginning April 20, 2012
  (NOT-OD-12-101)
  
  
• PHS Implementation of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
  (NOT-OD-12-083)
  
  
• NIH Announces the Posting of a Web-based Tutorial applicable to the 2011 revised regulation on Promoting Objectivity in Research for All NIH-Supported Institutions (NOT-OD-12-080)
  
  
• New Electronic Submission Process Now Available for Administrative Supplement Requests (NOT-OD-12-043)
  
  
• New NIH Policy on Efficient Spending Related to Grants Supporting Conferences and Meetings (NOT-OD-19-041)
  
  
• NIH Fiscal Policy for Grant Awards FY 2012
  (NOT-OD-12-036)
  
  
• Notice of Salary Limitation on Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts
  (NOT-OD-12-035)
  
  
• Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY2012
  (NOT-OD-12-034)
  
  
• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2012
  (NOT-OD-12-033)
  
  
• Notice of NIH's Creation of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and Anticipated Implementation Plan (NOT-OD-12-027)
  
  
• Notice of NIH Plans to Transfer All Programs, Awards, and Applications Associated with the National Center of Research Resources to Other NIH Institutes and Centers (NOT-OD-12-026)
  
  
• Notice of Two Pilot Processes for Submitting Administrative Supplement Requests Electronically to NIH (NOT-OD-12-024)
  
  
• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) and Other Fellowship Applications: New Policy on Post-Submission Information on Sponsors Research Funding (NOT-OD-12-022)
  
  
• The NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution (NOT-OD-12-017)
  
  
• Recovery Act: Notice of Revised Term of Award for All Recovery Act Awards to Ensure Project Completion by September 30, 2013
  (NOT-OD-12-014)
  
  
• Publication of the Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement (Rev. 10/1/2011): Policy Changes, Clarifications and Document Enhancements
  (NOT-OD-12-003)
  
  
• Update of NIH Late Application Policy to Reflect Change in Due Dates for New Investigator R01 Resubmission Applications (NOT-OD-12-001)
  
  
• NIH Announces the Posting of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) applicable to the 2011 revised regulation on the emResponsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for which PHS Funding is Sought for All NIH-Supported Institutions (NOT-OD-11-121)
  
  
• Revised Policy: Managing Conflict of Interest in the Initial Peer Review of NIH Grant and Cooperative Agreement Applications (NOT-OD-11-120)
  
  
• Revised Multiple Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) Policy to Allow Change with Prior Approval (NOT-OD-11-118)
  
  
• Clarification of Instructions for the Review of Renewal Applications for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (Parent T32 and T35) (NOT-OD-11-110)
  
  
• Issuance of the Final Rule - Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for which Public Health Service Funding is Sought and Responsible Prospective Contractors (NOT-OD-11-109)
  
  
• Resubmission of Applications with Pending Appeals of NIH Initial Peer Review
  (NOT-OD-11-101)
  
  
• Revised Instructions for Inclusion of Appendix Materials in Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (Parent T32) (NOT-OD-11-100)
  
  
• Mandating Use of the Commons to Submit No-Cost Extension Notifications (NOT-OD-11-098)
  
  
• Modification of Eligibility Criteria for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (Parent F32)
  (NOT-OD-11-097)
  
  
• NIH, AHRQ, CDC, FDA and NIOSH to Release Updated Electronic Application Forms ADOBE-FORMS-B2 (NOT-OD-11-096)
  
  
• Change in the NIH Continuous Submission Policy for Reviewers with Recent Substantial Service (NOT-OD-11-093)
  
  
• Reminder: Compliance with NIH Application Format and Content Instructions
  (NOT-OD-11-080)
  
  
• Notice of Change in Policy on the Submission of Letters of Reference for Career Development (K) Applications (NOT-OD-11-079)
  
  
• Appeals of NIH Initial Peer Review (NOT-OD-11-064)
  
  
• Notice of Change in Policy on the Submission of Plans for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research for Individual and Institutional Career Development Award (K) applications (NOT-OD-11-059)
  
  
• Change in Timetable for Opportunity to Shorten the Review Cycle for New Investigator R01 Applications Reviewed in Study Sections Convened by the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  (NOT-OD-11-057)
  
  
• Modification of the Fellowship Biographical Sketch in NIH Grant Application Form SF424 (R&R) to Permit a Description of Factors that may have Resulted in a Hiatus in Training or Reduced Productivity (NOT-OD-11-050)
  
  
• Announcing the Transition of Single Research Project Cooperative Agreements (Single Project U01s) to Electronic Submission for Due Dates on or After May 25, 2011 (NOT-OD-11-048
  
  
• Notice of Change in Policy on the Submission of Reference Forms (Letters of Reference) for Kirschstein-NRSA Fellowship (F) Applications
  (NOT-OD-11-047)
  
  
• Modification of the Biographical Sketch in NIH Grant Application Forms (PHS 398, PHS 2590, and the SF 424 R &R) to Permit a Description of Factors that may have Reduced Productivity (NOT-OD-11-045)
  
  
• Non-Competing Grant Awards under the Current Continuing Resolution (NOT-OD-11-037)
  
  
• Advanced Notice of Change in Policy on the Submission of Letters of Reference for Kirschstein-NRSA Fellowship (F) and Career Development (K) Applications
  (NOT-OD-11-036)
  
  
• NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications (NOT-OD-11-035)
  
  
• New Page Limits for NIH Individual Career Development (K) Award Applications: Due Dates After January 7, 2011 (NOT-OD-11-027)
  
  
• Reminder: Beginning January 1, 2011, the NIH Will Require Use of xTrain for the Electronic Submission of Appointment Forms and/or Termination Notices for Institutional Research Training and Career Awards, Individual Fellowships and Research Education Awards (NOT-OD-11-026)
  
  
• Notice of Availability of Revised Data Tables for Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Training Grant Applications (NOT-OD-11-025)
  
  
• Updated Application Guides and Non-competing Continuation Progress Report Instructions Posted (NOT-OD-11-022)
  
  
• Reminder: Policies Affecting Submission of NIH Grant Applications for Due Dates on or after  January 25, 2011 (NOT-OD-11-21)
  
  
• New Format Change Announced for NIH, AHRQ, CDC, and FDA Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) (NOT-OD-11-019)
  
  
• Notice of Need to Expire and Reissue Fellowship Applications (Fs) to Comply with Language in New Application Forms (NOT-OD-11-018)
  
  
• Non-Competing Grant Awards under the Current Continuing Resolution (NOT-OD-11-015)
  
  
• PD/PI Verification No Longer Necessary to Submit Final Invention Statements in eRA Commons Closeout Feature (NOT-OD-11-012)
  
  
• New Procedures and Instructions for Submitting Annual Progress Reports for Multi-Year Funded (MYF) Awards (NOT-OD-11-010)
  
  
• Updated Electronic Application Forms Required for F, K, T and D Submissions with Due Dates of January 25, 2011 and Beyond
  (NOT-OD-11-008)
  
  
• NIH, AHRQ, CDC, FDA & NIOSH to Require Use of Updated Electronic Application Forms in 2011 (NOT-OD-11-007)
  

National Science Foundation

• Award and Administration Guide, January 2011 - Effective for proposals submitted on or after January 18, 2011. Proposals due before January 18, 2011 should follow the guidelines in AAG 10_1.
  
  
• Grant Proposal Guide (11-1) - Effective January 18, 2011
  
  
• Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (11-1) - Effective for proposals submitted or due on or after January 18, 2011.
  
  
• NSF's Revised Cost Sharing Policy, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  
  
• NSF Data Sharing Policy and Data Management Plan Requirements
  
  
• Dear Colleague Letter on Broader Impacts Proposal Requirements
  
  
• NSF Notice of Intent to Limit Expenditure Period for Cooperative Agreements Funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to Ensure Project Completion by September 30, 2013
  
  
• Important Notice 132: Implementation of revised National Science Board-approved Merit Review Criteria
  
  
• Important Notice 131: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  
  
• Important Notice 130: Transformative Research (Included in Intellectual Merit Review Criterion)
  
  
• Important Notice 127: Implementation of new Grant Proposal Guide Requirements Related to the Broader Impacts Criterion
  
  
• Important Notice 126: NSF's Paperless Proposal and Award System -- Next Steps
  
  
• Important Notice 125: Merit Review Criteria
  
  
• Important Notice 123: Working Toward a Paperless Proposal and Award System
  

United States R & D Budget and Policy (AAAS Program)

University of Pittsburgh

• Fringe Benefit Rate
  
  
• Office of Research Streamlined Reviews and Internal Deadlines for Electronic Applications
  
  
• Provost Office Advisory on Proposal Time Management (a PDF file)
  
  
• Provost Office Guidelines for Vacating Laboratory Space at the University of Pittsburgh (a PDF file)
  
  
• Provost Office Memo Requiring Use of Web-Based Form 0136 Beginning July 1, 2003 (a PDF file)

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Environmental Health and Safety

• Verification of Compliance with Material Transfer Agreement
  

University of Pittsburgh, Office of Research

• Form 0136 Subaccount Documentation for Research Proposals (a PDF file)