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UMN Joins Med Tech Consortium, Gains Access to New DoD Funding

May 10, 2023 – Membership in MTEC entitles UMN PIs to apply for DoD funding that is open only to members. Past awards have ranged from $50K to $25M.

Fellowship or Training Grant Childcare Reimbursement

Aug 11, 2022 – Requirements for reimbursement on child-care costs up to $2,500 per budget period for full-time NIH-funded trainees (appointed on T32, TL1, TU2, or T90 grants) and fellows (on F31, F32, F33, or F34 grants).

SPA/OCA On-Campus/Remote Work Arrangements after August 2, 2021

Jul 22, 2021 – An update on Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) and Office of Cost Analysis (OCA)'s on-campus and remote work arrangements beginning August 2, 2021.

Effort reporting: a Cautionary Tale

Oct 2, 2020 – A recent federal Department of Justice settlement with Scripps Institute reminds all UMN researchers of the importance of careful and accurate effort reporting on sponsored projects.

Regional Webinar on Research Security on October 7

Sep 25, 2020 – The University of Minnesota will host a regional webinar on research security Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CDT) featuring a presentation by Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) called “Enhancing the Security and Integrity of America’s Research Enterprise.”

Pamela Webb Elected Board Chair of Council on Government Relations

Jan 28, 2020 – In November 2019, Pamela Webb, associate vice president for research, began serving as the chair of the Council on Government Relations (COGR) board of directors.

New NIH Guidance on Foreign and Domestic Activities

Sep 13, 2019 – On September 13, 2019, Vice President for Research Christopher J. Cramer and Associate Vice President for Research Pamela Webb sent the following memo to the research community at the University of Minnesota.

FY20 F&A Rate Agreement Announced

Aug 28, 2019 – The Office of Cost Analysis is pleased to announce that the University has successfully completed negotiations with the federal government for a new four-year facilities and administration (F&A) rate agreement.

City of Minneapolis Master Agreement

Mar 6, 2019 – A recently executed Master Agreement between the City of Minneapolis and University of Minnesota covers the period November 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023.

NIH Letter: Harassment and Discrimination Protections

Dec 14, 2018 – The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action released a letter that describes the University's commitment to ensuring that proper policies, procedures and oversight are in place to prevent discriminatory practices.

New F&A Rate for Industry-Funded Clinical Trials

Oct 8, 2018 – Effective January of 2019, new rates for facilities and administration (also called ""F&A"" or indirect costs) costs for Business and Industry funded Clinical Trials.

FY2019 Fringe Benefit Rates

May 16, 2018 – The University of Minnesota Office of Budget and Finance has reached an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the FY19 fringe benefit rates.

NSF Pilot Announcement

Apr 23, 2017 – A letter the National Science Foundation (NSF) will initiate a new pilot requiring the use of a spreadsheet template for identifying Collaborators and Other Affiliations information.

FY2018 Fringe Benefit Rates

Apr 10, 2017 – The University of Minnesota Office of Budget and Finance has reached an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on the FY18 fringe benefit rates.

FDP Pilot Add Additional Institutions & Changes to Use of Subrecipient Commitment Forms

Sep 26, 2016 – Updated information regarding subrecepient commitment forms.

Tool to Calculate Stepped Increases in F&A Rates

Jul 7, 2016 – A new tool to calculate split F&A rates is available.

FY17 PS-Friendly Budget Worksheet Available

Jun 19, 2016 – A worksheet is available to assistance with budget calculations.

Change to Internal Deadline for Proposal Submissions

Nov 5, 2015 – 3 Days in Advance SPA deadline for all proposals - effective January 4, 2016.

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