During COVID-19, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) plans to be fully operational.
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is currently fully operational. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, OSP will begin working remotely starting Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. OSP staff continue to be available by email and phone, and our main line (412-624-7400) can also be used. Transaction requests and their related communications should continue to be sent through OSP electronic systems (MyFunding, MyRA, Contraxx, etc.)
For the latest updates from PittResearch, visit https://www.svcresearch.pitt.edu/pitt-researchers/covid-19-updates-and-resources. For all updates related to the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.emergency.pitt.edu/covid-19.
This page was last updated 4/2/2020 5:15 PM
OSP is monitoring the release of information related to COVID-19 from the University of Pittsburgh and from funding sponsors, including federal agencies. The information below will continue to be updated.
OSP Communications
E-mail regarding COVID-19 Information (released 03-12-2020)
Pitt Research
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Guidelines for Essential Research Personnel (released 03-25-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Coordination of COVID-19 Research at Pitt and UPMC (released 03-23-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research COVID-19: Status of Clinical Research Operations at Pitt (released 03-16-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Researchers (released 03-12-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Important- Clinical Research operations and COVID-19 (released 03-11-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Emergency Page (released 03-11-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research COVID-19: Status of Research Operations at Pitt (released 03-11-2020)
University of Pittsburgh
COVID-19 Update, confirmed case of coronavirus on campus (released 03-22-2020)
Office of Human Resources COVID-19 Workplace Concerns: Resources for Employees (released 03-18-2020)
Office of the Chancellor A Reduction in Operating Status (released 03-18-2020)
Office of the Chancellor COVID-19 update for faculty and staff (released 03-14-2020)
Office of the Chancellor COVID-19 Pandemic: Pitt's Actions (released 03-10-2020)
Pitt OHR Information Regarding Travel Expense Reimbursement and COVID-19 (released 03-10-2020)
Public Safety & Emergency Management’s COVID-19 information page (released 03-10-2020)
Pitt IT's Covid-19 Preparation Information (released 03-10-2020)
External Agencies
- NIH
- NOT-OD-20-091 UPDATE: NIH Late Application Policy Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-26-2020)
- Open Mike Responding to Frequent Questions on Flexibilities Related to NIH Funding and COVID-19 (released 03-26-2020)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding
- NOT-AI-20-040 Notice of Early Expiration of "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) regarding the Availability of Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)," NOT-AI-20-030 (released 03-25-2020)
- Webinar on Pandemic Contingency Planning and Its Impact on Animal Care (released 03-19-2020)
- Information for Researchers Requesting SARS-CoV-2 from BEI Resources (released 03-18-2020)
- Video Message to Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funds on Flexibilities Needed for COVID-19 (released 03-17-2020)
- Pitt's summary of this video recording (released 03-19-2020)
- NOT-OD-20-088 Flexibilities for Assured Institutions for Activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) Due to COVID-19 (released 03-16-2020)
- NOT-OD-20-087 Guidance for NIH-funded Clinical Trials and Human Subjects Studies Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-16-2020)
- Open Mike COVID-19 Resources for Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding (released 03-13-2020)
- NIH Guidance on Travel and Meetings (released 03-12-2020)
- NOT-OD-20-086 Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-12-2020)
- NOT-OD-20-083 General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Proposal Submission and Award Management Related to COVID-19 (released 03-10-2020)
- COVID-19 Situation Summary page (released 03-10-2020)
- NOT-OD-20-082 NIH LATE APPLICATION POLICY Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-09-2020)
- FAQ - COVID-19 Flexibilities for Applicants and Recipients (02-24-2020)
- NIH Fogarty International Center Coronavirus news, funding, and resources for global health researchers
- NSF
- Revision of NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17: "Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations" (04-01-2020)
- S-STEM Community Update (released 03-25-2020)
- Implementation of OMB Memo M-20-17: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (released 03-23-2020)
- Letter to Community Regarding COVID-19 (released 03-23-2020)
- Impact on Existing Deadline Dates (released 03-17-2020)
- Detailed guidance on the Coronavirus website. (released 03-12-2020)
- OMB
- NIDILRR Implementation of Flexibilities Under OMB Memo M-20-17 (released 03/31/2020)
- Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-20-2020)
- Memorandum M-20-17 Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (released 03-19-2020)
- Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-09-2020)
- Other Federal Agencies
- ACL COVID-19 Response FAQ (released 03-20-2020)
- Acquisition.gov Federal Contracts: Coronavirus Acquisition-Related Information and Resources (released 03-24-2020)
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF) ACF Grant Flexibilities in Conducting Human Service Activities Related to or Affected By COVID-19 (released 03-31-2020)
- CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for CDC Applicants and Recipients of CDC Funding (released 03-27-2020)
- DOD
- USAMRAA COVID-19 FAQs for Grant Applicants and Recipients (released 03-25-2020)
- There are currently no plans to modify existing application deadline dates but please continue to monitor Grants.gov for any potential change(s) to an application deadline
- Frequently Asked Questions for DOD Research Proposers and Awardees Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-24-2020)
- DARPA Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for DARPA Performers (released 03-19-2020)
- Department of the Airforce Potential Contract Impacts due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-17-2020)
- USAMRAA COVID-19 FAQs for Grant Applicants and Recipients (released 03-25-2020)
- DOE
- PF 2020-20 COVID-19 Guidance for Financial Assistance Actions (released 03-30-2020)
- COVID-19 Travel Guidance (released 03-23-2020)
- Dear Colleague Letter soliciting input to COVID-19 R&D response (released 03-13-2020)
- Accommodating Interruptions from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)(released 03-13-2020)
- DOJ
- OVW FAQs for Grantees Regarding the Payment and Use of Leave for Grant-Funded Staff (released 03-19-2020)
- OJP COVID-19 Impacts (released 03-16-2020)
- Solicitations with application due dates between March 16th and March 31st will have a 2-week extension for submission.
- FDA
- NOT-FD-20-019 Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-26-2020)
- Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic (released 03-19-2020)
- HRSA
- NIAID Multi-Pronged Response to the COVID-2019 Outbreak (released 02-19-2020)
- NASA Frequently Asked Questions about Grants and Research during the COVID-19 Epidemic (released 03-31-2020)
- NASA Virtual Town Hall 2020 (released 03-23-2020)
- NEA FAQs and Information for Applicants and Grantees in response to COVID-19 and Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations (released 03-18-2020)
- NEH FAQs – Funding for NEH Applicants and Grantees Impacted by the Coronavirus (released 03-13-2020)
- NSA
- GenCyber, update from the website: “Due to the impact of COVID-19 on school and academic institution calendars, the posting of scheduled 2020 GenCyber Camps may be delayed. We anticipate posting the final status and dates of each 2020 GenCyber Camp by May 20, 2020. If you have questions regarding a specific camp, please contact that institution but understand that a delay may occur in their response.”
- PCORI Applicant and Awardee FAQs Related to COVID-19 (released 04-02-2020)
- SAMHSA COVID-19 Information for SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients (released 03-24-2020)
- U.S. Department of Education
- COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- The Office of Postsecondary Education issued Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- The Office of Postsecondary Education issued Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies.
- COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- USDA
- VA Contractor COVID-19 Guidance (released 03-12-2020)
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- AHA Notice to AHA Research Community Regarding COVID-19 (released 03-20-2020)
- Allegheny County DHS COVID-19 Updates for DHS Providers
- PA Dept of Health (DOH) Interim Guidance for Department of Health Grantees on COVID-19 Response (released 03-16-2020)
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