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The Importance of Submitting Progress Reports and Final Reports on Time
By receiving and accepting an award for funding, investigators are committing to meeting all of the associated requirements, including the submission of progress reports and final reports.
...How do I know if my award is a Federal Contract and not a Federal Grant?
Most funding opportunity announcements will indicate when funding will be awarded under a Federal Contract. However, a number of other indicators can be used to identify a Federal Contract:...
What should I enter in “Sponsor Deadline Date” in Form 0136 if the sponsor’s deadline is open-ended?
Administrators and investigators completing a Form 0136 for proposals with open-ended deadlines should enter the date by which they would like the Office of Sponsored Programs to submit the...
What does the Office of Sponsored Programs review when negotiating an award with a sponsor?
Before an award can be accepted by the University of Pittsburgh, the Office of Sponsored Programs completes a comprehensive review of the award, which includes reviewing the terms and conditions...
Where can I find language to include in my progress report regarding Career Development Plans for Trainees?
The Center for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Career Development within the Office of Academic Career Development provides text examples appropriate for progress reports about Career Development Plans...
Genetically Modified Animal Requests
The Office of Sponsored Programs in conjunction with the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) has streamlined the process to request Genetically Modified Animals (GMAs)*.
Submitting Proposals through Office of Sponsored Programs
The sponsor is letting me submit my proposal directly. Does it still need to be reviewed by the Office of Sponsored Programs?
Completing your COI Annual Disclosure by April 15
The deadline for the 2017 annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure filings is April 15, 2017. Annual COI disclosures must be completed and current prior to the Office of Sponsored Programs...
Who is My Office of Sponsored Programs Contact?
On the homepage of the Office of Sponsored Programs website, you can search for your Office of Sponsored Programs...
Determining Gifts vs. Grants
Grants and gifts differ in many important ways, and classifying funds appropriately is of utmost importance to ensure proper accounting and compliance with governmental regulations and University...
Terminating an Outgoing Subaward Agreement Early
Sometimes it is necessary to terminate an outgoing Subaward with another institution in the middle of its performance period for reasons including, but not limited to:
When do I need to route pre-proposal materials through the Office of Sponsored Programs?
Prior to submitting a full proposal, external sponsors may require the submission of pre-proposal materials, such as Letters of Intent (LOI), pre-applications, or white papers. When determining...
How to get the most out of Pivot
The University of Pittsburgh subscribes to Pivot, a comprehensive database of funding opportunities. Pivot is accessible to the campus community through the ...
New Procedures for Updated COI and RCR Training Requirements
To comply with the University’s updated requirements for Conflict of Interest (COI) and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, the Office of...
Monitoring Project Spending
Several sponsors have recently contacted the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding timely financial reporting and rates of expenditures. The rate of spending on a project, also known as...