Join us for OSP Office Hours on 9/14/26

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is offering a September Office Hour opportunity for Pitt Research Administrators.

You are invited to attend a one-hour virtual Office Hour with OSP staff on Monday, September 14th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The virtual Office Hour will provide the opportunity for departmental administrators to ask questions, get clarity on pre-award processes, and engage directly with OSP staff on topics related to research administration.

Please register at: OSP Department Outreach Committee September Office Hour by Friday, September 11th. The registration form includes an opportunity to submit questions or topics you would like us to cover during the session.

We look forward to your participation.


FEDERAL AGENCY ROUNDUP

Updates from federal agencies for the week of 08/31/2026

  • NSF released policy notice NSF 26-025: Indirect Cost Rate Alignment to FY 2026 Appropriations, rescinding NSF 25-034, Policy Notice: Implementation of Standard 15% Indirect Cost Rate that implemented a standard 15 percent indirect cost rate for awards made to institutions of higher education (IHEs) beginning May 5, 2025

Stay up-to-date and informed by visiting the Pitt Research Executive Orders and Federal Funding website.

Date

Friday, September 4, 2026