National Research Service Award (NRSA) Effective for Fiscal Year 2019
Wed, December 05, 2018Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2019
By the Numbers: DSP FY18
Tue, November 20, 2018For a closer look at DSP activity for Fiscal Year 2018, please visit our By the Numbers page. A link on that page will permit downloading a PDF of the full DSP Snapshot FY18.
Creative Matches program funds projects that blend art and science
Wed, October 31, 2018Proposed projects must include partners from at least one arts discipline and at least one science, biomedical, or engineering discipline.
Workshop: NIH Public Access: Managing Citations for RPPRs
Tue, October 16, 2018October 23, 2018
Noon to 1:00 pm
2189 MERF
No registration required; please note that this is a repeat of the workshop offered on July 10, 2018
Cayuse 424 Improvements & New Features Headed Your Way!
Tue, October 09, 2018On October 6, 2018, Cayuse 424 v8.4 will be released, adding many improvements and new features.
October Training Opportunities Presented by DSP
Mon, October 01, 2018Training in Data Usage Agreements, Proposal Routing Form, Outgoing Subaward Module, and Using Research Tracker & SPRIE
DATA USAGE AGREEMENTS
Revised and Updated Researcher Handbook
Fri, September 21, 2018The University of Iowa Researcher Handbook, managed by the Office of the Vice President for Research, has been revised and updated as of August 2018.
HawkIRB Enhancements Effective September 18, 2018
Thu, September 20, 2018Ongoing efforts are being made to improve efficiency of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) re
NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Application Cycle Opened on September 1, 2018
Tue, September 04, 2018Awardees can receive up to $70,000 of qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year contract. The LRP application cycle closes on November 15, 2018.
Training for Outgoing Subaward Module - September and October
Wed, August 29, 2018Quick Guide - Overview of Proposal/Award Process for Sponsored Research
Thu, July 19, 2018The revised guide, "Overview of Proposal/Award Process for Sponsored Research," can be found on this page.
Registration Is Open for Grant Writing Seminar (October 26, 2018)
Fri, June 22, 2018The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OVPRED) Research Development Office, in collaboration with the Carver College of Medicine Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, is pleased to announce that Dr.
AHA Funding Opportunities Webinar - July 11, 2018
Fri, June 15, 2018July 11, 2018
1:30 p.m. CST
Call in or watch online
No registration or fee required
If you are having trouble sending email to dsp@uiowa.edu
Fri, June 01, 2018It has come to our notice that some people are having trouble when they send email to dsp@uiowa.edu . Sometimes it will bo
NIH Notices: New NRSA Stipend Levels, New Human Subjects System
Mon, May 14, 2018NIH NRSA Stipends and Other Budgetary Levels Effective October 1, 2017
NIH RePORTER Offers Matchmaker
Wed, May 09, 2018NIH's Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT) site offers many reports on NIH spending, as well as two key tools for you to explore:
Now Available: Archive of RAD (Research Administration Dispatch) Newsletters
Tue, March 20, 2018All RAD (Research Administration Dispatch) newsletters are now archived here: RAD Archive
New Salary Cap for NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Tue, March 13, 2018Effective January 7, 2018, the salary limitation for Executive Level II is $189,600 for NIH grants and cooperative agreements.
Presentation on Data Use Agreements: IRB and DSP Perspectives
Thu, February 22, 2018February 26, 2018
Webinar series on University-Industry Research Partnerships begins on February 7, 2018
Wed, January 31, 2018Partnerships between university researchers and industry representatives are attractive for people on both sides, but forming effective partnerships—and taking into account sometimes differing values and interests—can make them tricky to manage.
Federal Government Shutdown Agency Contingency Plans
Mon, January 22, 2018As you may know, the federal government has shut down.
NIH Forms-E: Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form
Thu, January 18, 2018Effective for applications due on or after January 25, 2018, the required new NIH Forms-E packet will include a new Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form.
New NIH Policies on Clinical Trials, CT.gov, and Forms-E
Thu, November 30, 2017NIH’s new policies on clinical trials, CT.gov and Forms-E will go into effect beginning with the Januar
December Training: Overview of New NIH Policies on Clinical Trials, CT.gov, and Forms-E
Wed, November 15, 2017The University of Iowa Division of Sponsored Programs and Human Subjects Office will host two informational sessions about NIH’s new policies regarding clinical trials, CT.gov, and application package Forms-E.
Clinical Lecture Series: Issues in Clinical Trial Agreements (Nov 2)
Thu, October 26, 2017Clinical Lecture Series
Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarship info session Oct 18
Mon, October 16, 2017International Programs will host a Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarship information session on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. in 1100 University Capitol Centre.
PCORI Panel (Oct 12, 2017): How to Apply for Funding
Tue, September 26, 2017On October 12, 2017, a panel of UI faculty and staff will lead this informational session about the funding opportunities available from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Panelists will highlight information gleaned from PC
Creative Matches grant program through Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Tue, September 12, 2017With funding from the Arts Advancement Committee, the Provost Office, and the Office of the Vice President for Research, the program will provide support for three to five projects of between $1,000 and $20,000 each.
Registration opens for October 24, 2017, seminar on Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals
Tue, August 08, 2017Dr. Peg AtKisson will return to the University of Iowa campus on October 24, 2017, to lead a daylong seminar for faculty and staff.
PCORI Workshop (free), September 10-12, 2017
Tue, August 08, 2017PCORI is hosting a free interactive workshop to provide applicants with the tools and strategies to develop a winning application. The workshop will provide opport
New DSP training courses coming this fall
Tue, August 08, 2017Stay tuned for courses on new subaward processes and more, coming this Fall 2017.
Compliance Carnival @ Science Thursdays on June 8
Fri, June 02, 2017The OVPR compliance units and the Division of Sponsored Programs invite everyone on campus to join us for a lunchtime carnival during
PCORI Applicant Training in Chicago (free) April 10-11, 2017
Thu, March 23, 2017Getting to Know PCORI: From Application to Closeout
Subaward Courses - coming May 2017
Mon, February 27, 2017868 OUTGOING SUBAWARD SERIES: PROPOSAL STAGE
Sign up for course in Creating a Budget (Feb. 7, 2017)
Fri, December 02, 2016CREATING A BUDGET FOR A SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT (course #808)
Revised NIH Grants Policy Statement (Rev. November 2016) for FY 2017
Tue, November 22, 2016Notice Number: NOT-OD-17-021
NRSA Stipend level adjustment
Thu, November 17, 2016Recipients of Kirschstein-NRSA institutional training grant and individual fellowship awards supporting currently active postdoctoral trainees or fellows with 0, 1, or 2 years of experience as of December 1, 2016, will received increased stipends.
Fall 2016 NSF Grants Conference Plenary Sessions - Free Webcast
Tue, November 08, 2016The Fall 2016 NSF Grants Conference Plenary (General) Sessions will be webcast live at no cost to the research community.
Sign up for DSP newsletters - Research Administration Dispatch (RAD) and Grant Bulletin (GB)
Thu, September 29, 2016Want to keep up on the latest information from DSP? There's no better way than our newsletters.
NSF website, Research.gov and FastLane will have brief shutdown
Wed, September 14, 2016NSF will be making repairs to the Foundation’s electrical systems on September 17-18, 2016. All NSF systems, including the NSF website, Research.gov and FastLane, will be unavailable from 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 17, until 4:00 PM on Sunday,
FastLane Updates Coming July 25
Thu, July 07, 2016On July 25, 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will release updates to FastLane that may impact the way you work.
Cayuse Training - May 18 & 19, 2016
Tue, May 10, 2016Be ready for the new NIH FORMS VERSION D, which takes effect May 25, 2016. DSP offers three sessions, with no registration required. Click here for times.
Change in F&A Rate for Industry-sponsored Clinical Trials
Wed, May 04, 2016GAO recently announced a modification to the long-existing F&A (Facilities & Administrative) rate for industry-sponsored clinical trials to be implemented on July 1, 2016. The new rate will be 26% Total Direct Costs (TDC).
NIH & AHRQ Critical Updates
Mon, March 28, 2016Available April 9, 2016: Cayuse NIH application packages including FORMS-D
RADiowa: Keep up-to-date on information from DSP
Thu, March 24, 2016Our premier communication tool is the DSP Research Administration Dispatch (aka RADiowa).
Free PCORI Workshop, Jan 28-29, 2016, Washington, DC
Thu, January 07, 2016Getting to Know PCORI: From Application to Closeout
A Free Workshop for Research Administrators
January 28, 2016, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
January 29, 2016, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
NIH salary cap increasing effective January 10, 2016
Wed, December 30, 2015The Executive Level II salary is currently set at $183,300, increasing to $185,100 effective January 10, 2016.
NIH Loan Repayment Programs
Fri, November 06, 2015The NIH Loan Repayment Programs are accepting applications now through November 16, 2015.
Community-based research resources
Fri, October 16, 2015Are you interested in conducting community-based research? Since 2012, PCORI has funded a wide variety of projects and still has hundreds of millions of dollars to award.
Potential Government Shutdown
Mon, September 28, 2015Should a lapse in federal funding occur after midnight on September 30, 2015, it is possible that the agency that funds your research may be shut down.
Data Management Workshops
Tue, September 22, 2015Workshops for researchers who need to manage digital data and to create data management plans will be presented this fall.
"Successful Proposal Submissions to PCORI" presentation is online
Wed, July 08, 2015The Division of Sponsored Programs gave a presentation on "Successful Proposal Submissions to PCORI" to a group at the College of Nursing on June 16, 2015.
Enhanced Research Project View Available on DSP Research Tracker
Tue, May 05, 2015We’re pleased to announce that a project view is now available on the DSP Research Tracker.
Grantsmanship for Team Science
Mon, April 27, 2015Grantsmanship for Team Science
Thursday, May 21, 2015, 2:30-4:00pm
C217 CPHB
Notice of Potential Delays to NIH Issuing Awards in May 2015
Fri, April 17, 2015Notice Number: NOT-OD-15-088
Key Dates
Release Date: April 9, 2015
Related Announcements
None
Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Purpose
Reminder: NIH Policy on Application Compliance
Fri, April 17, 2015Notice Number: NOT-OD-15-095
Key Dates
Release Date: April 15, 2015
Related Announcements
None
Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Purpose
Option to use HawkID Login for NSF Research.gov
Fri, January 09, 2015Thanks to recent enhancements, University of Iowa investigators may now use their HawkIDs and Passwords to enter NSF’s Research.gov.
DSP Research Tracker Released: New Tool to Check on Status of Research Items with DSP
Fri, December 12, 2014We’re pleased to announce the launch of DSP’s new research Tracking Log at: https://uiris.uiowa.edu/combined_log/main/view.
Working with the Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) class - November 19, 2014
Thu, November 06, 2014Working with DSP - Session 741:0001
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 9:00-11:00
Where: University Capitol Centre (UCC): 2520D Large Seminar Room
Developing Proposal Budgets Under the New Uniform Guidance
Fri, September 26, 2014The new Uniform Guidance will be applicable to all new and incremental Federal awards issued on or after December 26, 2014. Effective immediately, please start developing proposal budgts that are consistent with the new guidance.
NIH issues finalized policy on genomic data sharing
Thu, August 28, 2014The National Institutes of Health has issued a final NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy to promote data sharing as a way to speed the translation of data into knowledge, products and procedures that improve health while protecting the privacy o
Research@Iowa Orientation, September 10, 8:30-10:30am
Thu, August 28, 2014Once annually the Office of the Vice President for Research hosts Research@Iowa Orientation for new faculty and administrators.
Informational Session for DOD Health Research Funding, July 23, 2014, 3:00-5:00 pm
Tue, July 22, 2014Informational session for researchers:
Department of Defense (DOD) health research
Navigating the funding landscape
NIH Increases Salary Cap
Wed, February 19, 2014Federal Budget Updates
Tue, October 01, 2013The University of Iowa is actively monitoring FY2014 Federal appropriations. This Vice President for Research Federal Budget Updates page will be updated to reflect current information about the Federal budget as it is received.
NIH Requires Use of Updated Application Forms for Sept. 25, 2013 Deadlines
Fri, August 30, 2013The NIH is transitioning to updated electronic application forms packages identified with a Competition ID of FORMS-C. The FORMS-C will include the changes documented at:
My Research Portal
Thu, August 01, 2013MEMORANDUM
TO: Faculty and Staff
FROM: Daniel Reed, Vice President for Research & Economic Development
RE: My Research Portal
DATE: July 8th, 2013
Repurpose Your Application
Thu, June 13, 2013Unfunded? Repurpose Your Application
In the event your application doesn't fare well, e.g., scores outside the payline, keep this in mind: just because it was not funded doesn't necessarily mean it's not useable.
NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Tips to Make Sure Your Application Isn’t Late
Wed, May 29, 2013
Hundreds of applicants each round get an unhappy surprise: They hit the submit button right before the deadline, and their grant application is rejected with no time left to fix any mistakes.
NIH Progress Reports: eSNAP Transitions to RPPR
Thu, April 18, 2013Dear UI Research Administrators,
eCOI Disclosures Due April 30, 2013
Wed, April 10, 2013The UI Conflict of Interest in Research Office reminds you of the impending, April 30 deadline for completing the 2013 Conflict of Interest disclosure form and process.
UI and ISU now offer exclusive research licensing option to industry
Thu, March 07, 2013MEMORANDUM
TO: Deans, Directors, and Departmental Executive Officers
FROM: Daniel Reed, VP for Research and Economic Development
RE: UI and ISU now offer exclusive research licensing option to industry
Federal Budget Sequestration Plan
Fri, February 22, 2013To: Faculty and Staff
From: P. Barry Butler, Executive Vice President and Provost
Daniel Reed, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Re: Federal Budget
New Option for eRouting Non-Monetary Agreements
Thu, February 14, 2013The DSP is pleased to announce that, as of February 18, 2013, the current MTA & Non-Monetary Agreements Routing Form, which requires manual routing and inked signatures, will be retired and replaced by a new UIRIS-based system offering paper a
NSF and NIH Updates
Thu, December 13, 2012UI Routing Policy
Mon, December 10, 2012MEMO
To: UI Research Administrators
From: The Division of Sponsored Programs
Re: UI Routing Policy
Fall Research Administrator Meeting
Tue, November 27, 2012Fall Research Administrator Meeting
The Research Administrator meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 27th has been rescheduled for:
Thursday, December 13, 2012
10:00-12:00
Illinois Room, 348 IMU
UI Policy on Conflict of Interest in Research
Tue, October 23, 2012Information on the UI Conflict of Interest policy is available through the UI Conflict of Interest in Research Office website at http://coi.research.uiowa.edu.
NCURA Video - October 9, 2012
Fri, October 05, 2012The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) and the Grant Accounting Office (GAO) invite you to an upcoming educational opportunity on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 8:30 am - noon.
University of Iowa Revised Policy on Conflict of Interest
Thu, September 13, 2012In response to new federal regulations, all UI project directors and key personnel must file an annual certification to disclose or dispel any financial Conflict of Interest before they may apply for sponsored project funding.
Researcher Handbook
Thu, September 13, 2012The online Researcher Handbook at http://researcherhandbook.research.uiowa.edu is an electronic guide that serves as a roadmap for researchers,
New Tools for Establishing Clinical Trial Agreements
Thu, March 01, 2012Principal investigators, study coordinators, and research administrators who need help putting corporate-funded clinical trial agreements in place are encouraged to make use of two new tools from the Division of Sponsored Programs.
NIH Salary Cap: University of Iowa Guidelines
Fri, January 27, 2012eRouting Form Personnel Section Changes
Thu, October 20, 2011FY12 Fringe Benefit Rates: Approved and Final
Wed, April 06, 2011The University of Iowa has finalized its FY12 fringe benefit rates, which are now available on the Accou
New Requirements for Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research
Thu, December 16, 2010UI Routing Form Update: Stem Cell Research
Thu, October 28, 2010Research Administration Handbook 2010
Thu, April 01, 2010The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) First Annual Fall Undergraduate Research Festival
Sun, November 01, 2009The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) First Annual Fall Undergraduate Research Festival (Registration deadline: 11/18/2009)
Guidelines for Distinguishing Gifts and Sponsored Project Funding
Tue, September 01, 2009UI external support increases 10.3 percent to record $429.5 million
Wed, July 01, 2009OVPR Announcement: UI external support increases 10.3 percent to record $429.5 million