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Choosing the Correct Employer for NIH eRA Commons Accounts
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) assists Pitt faculty, staff, and students with...
Proposal Preparation in Sponsor Systems
For proposals that are prepared and submitted through a sponsor’s own system (ex: Research.gov), the following guidance should be followed:
- Ensure the information in the system’s...
Considerations for Sharing Data and Materials
Before sharing data or materials with external parties, Pitt investigators should consider the following points:
- Confirm there are no restrictions or limitations on sharing...
Using Pitt Email Accounts for NIH Data Requests
Using Pitt Email Accounts for NIH Data Requests
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) are notifying investigators that data access requests to...
Communications from Sponsors
If a principal investigator (PI) receives a call or communication from a program officer of any sponsor to discuss the indirect cost rate of a proposal or award, contact the Office of Sponsored...
Federal Contract Post-Award Revision Process
For sponsored programs funded by federal contracts and...
NIH Advises to Submit RPPRs Early
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) recently received a request from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to submit...
Notifying OSP of PI Departures
Faculty planning to depart the University (ex: retirement or other employment) should work with their department research administrators to review each of their active awards, nonfinancial...
Completing your COI Annual Disclosure by April 15
The deadline for the 2025 annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure filings is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Annual COI disclosures must be completed and current prior to the...
NIH Foreign Justification Attachment
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) require applicants to include a Foreign Justification in “Other Attachments” when the project involves activities outside of the United States or...
Reminder: Federal Agency Communications
Faculty and administrators are reminded to immediately share with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at...
The Importance of Submitting Progress Reports and Final Reports on Time
By receiving and accepting an award for funding, investigators are committing to meet all the associated requirements, including the submission of on-time progress reports and final reports....
Learning Lab Resources
Learning Lab Resources
Financial Risks Associated with Advance Accounts
Establishing an advance account prior to the formal receipt, review, and acceptance of an award by the University carries financial risks.
Advance accounts are intended to be temporary...
Contracting with Individuals
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) generally does not issue research agreements directly to individuals due to compliance with federal and institutional policies, risk management...