Office of Sponsored Programs
Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS)
April 22, 2021
Publication of the Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement for Fiscal Year 2021 National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released Notice NOT-OD-21-107 which announces publication of the revised NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS, rev. April 2021). The NIHGPS provides both up-to-date policy guidance that serves as NIH standard terms and conditions of award for all NIH ... Read more
New Process and Guidance Released for BPU Projects
April 7, 2021
The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is pleased to announce a new process and related guidance for identifying and managing Billable Per Unit (BPU) Projects. BPU projects are defined as contracts that provide for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services rendered during a fixed period, not to exceed a funding ceiling (“up to” amount) ... Read more
New Guidance for NIH Other Support and Biosketches
March 25, 2021
[well type=””]Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs for current guidance on Biosketch and Other Support[/well] Changes to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support Format Page for Due Dates on or after 5/25/2021 National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released Notice NOT-OD-21-073 concerning upcoming changes to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support Format page. The ... Read more
Personnel Tab in RAM Reports is Now Live
March 25, 2021
RAM Reports Enhancement: Personnel Tab Research Administration Management (RAM) Reports are brought to you by the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and Information Technology Services (ITS) to offer enhanced reporting for sponsored project financials. The addition of the Personnel Tab is the key enhancement in this rollout and more information on the update is available ... Read more
Welcome to Carolina RAPiDs Training! 2021
February 9, 2021
New Course Released The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is pleased to release the fourth course in Carolina RAPiDs (Research Administration Professional instructional Development system) – Financial Concepts for Sponsored Projects. In this course, you will experience a new layout and flow mixed with what you’ve grown accustomed to in previous courses. The new layout ... Read more
Fiscal Year 2021 Fringe Benefits Update
February 4, 2021
Updates were made to Social Security (OASDI) Maximum Taxable Salary Base and Maximum Contribution, Compensation Limits Subject to Retirement (TSERS & ORP), UNC Faculty Physicians (FP) Supplemental and Dental Insurance. Please refer to the Fringe Benefit memo, updated Schedule I & II and Information Sheet to appropriately determine personnel benefits in proposals. SCHEDULE I Fringe ... Read more
New Section on OSR Science & Security Webpage
February 2, 2021
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889 In August 2020, the federal government began to implement a new requirement in contract and grants – Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019 (FY2019). Some of you may have heard this new rule referred to as “NDAA 889”, “Section 889”, or ... Read more
OSR Information Sheet Updates
February 1, 2021
FY21 Salary Cap for Grants and Cooperative Agreements In National Institutes of Health notice NOT-OD-21-057, updated guidance has been provided regarding the salary cap limitations imposed for Fiscal Year 2021. The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, restricts the amount of direct salary to Executive Level II of the Federal Executive pay scale. The Office of ... Read more
New Salary Cap for FY21 – ARHQ Only
January 22, 2021
Salary Cap for AHRQ Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts In National Institutes of Health notice NOT-HS-21-007, updated guidance has been provided for applicants, grantees, and contractors of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) regarding salary cap limitations imposed for Fiscal Year 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, restricts the amount of direct salary ... Read more
New OSR Independent Contractor (IC) Form
January 21, 2021
Independent Contractor & External Personnel Questionnaire The OSR Independent Contractor & External Personnel Questionnaire (OSR IC Form) captures independent contractor information and P.I confirmation for payment of independent contractors on sponsored project (replacing the previously required FCOI form). The OSR IC Form, as was the FCOI form, is a required attachment for ConnectCarolina voucher payments ... Read more