NIH FORMS-H Implementation – Coming Soon

January 20, 2023

Per National Institutes of Health (NIH), applicants applying to NIH funding opportunities with due dates on or after January 25, 2023 must use application forms and instructions for “FORMS-H.” The primary change to the updated application forms is the addition of an “Other Plan(s)” attachment on the PHS 398 Research Plan and PHS 398 Career ... Read more

NIH Fiscal Year 2023 Salary Cap

January 17, 2023

Salary Cap for Grants, Cooperative Agreements, & Contracts In National Institutes of Health notice NOT-HS-23-056, updated guidance has been provided regarding the salary cap limitations imposed for Fiscal Year 2023. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Information Sheet has been updated to reflect the new salary limitations. Effective January 1, 2023, the Executive Level II ... Read more

AHRQ FY2023 Salary Cap

January 12, 2023

Salary Cap for Grants, Cooperative Agreements, & Contracts In National Institutes of Health notice NOT-HS-23-005, updated guidance has been provided regarding the salary cap limitations imposed for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Information Sheet has been updated to reflect the new salary limitations. Effective January 1, 2023, the Executive Level ... Read more

Reminder: Update to NIH Data Sharing Policy

January 9, 2023

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) under NOT-OD-21-013 is implementing updated requirements for Data Management and Sharing (DMS Policy) to promote sharing of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research. This update takes effect for submissions with due dates on or after January 25, 2023. Overview of Key Changes Updated NIH Grant Submission Requirements ... Read more

Reminder: Change in F&A Recovery on Cloud Computing Costs

December 20, 2022

As a reminder, effective January 1, 2023, Facilities & Administrative costs (F&A) will no longer be collected on expenses for cloud computing on the following account codes: 527261 – Managed Cloud Software Microsoft, Adobe, Tableau, etc. 527262 – Managed Cloud Infrastructure Azure, Amazon, Google, etc. This change is in response to several sponsors limiting or ... Read more

RAM Reports Update & PI Dashboard Reminder

December 15, 2022

RAM Reports and New Updates Just Released Research Administration Management (RAM) Reports were developed through a partnership with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide an improved tool to manage sponsored project financials. RAM Reports provides both campus and central offices with the same view of financial data to ... Read more

Reminder on OSP Deposit Process

December 12, 2022

Effective today, December 12, 2022 the University Cashier implemented new guidance on deposits to improve internal controls over cash deposits. For complete details on this new process, see the updated Creating a Deposit QRC, available on the ConnectCarolina User Information Deposits resources page. As a reminder, the University Cashier’s updated cash deposit process is separate ... Read more

Minimum Graduate Student Stipend Increase

December 6, 2022

As a reminder, effective January 1, 2023, the University will increase the minimum stipend for graduate students. This change comes in an effort to support the continued excellence of the University’s graduate programs, and the valuable contributions of its graduate students. See this Graduate school funding page and the FAQs to learn more. The minimum ... Read more

New Account Added to Budget & Prior Approval Forms

November 30, 2022

A new budget (and expense) account code 558450 – F&A Exempt Educational Award Non-Enroll, Non-Student Payments has been added to the Office of Sponsored Program’s budget revision and prior approval request forms. For both forms, please begin using the version dated 11/23/2023. As a reminder, both the new account 558450 and existing account 558430 are ... Read more

Changes in Travel Per Diem Rates in 2023

November 30, 2022

Per a memo from UNC Finance & Operations, effective March 1, 2023, travel allowances will adopt federal per diem rates. North Carolina in- and out-of-state rates will be discontinued. Proposal Budgeting The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) confirms that federal per diem rates may now be used for budgeting travel allowances. For any specific proposal ... Read more