MRAM-Announcement
Proposals to NIH & DOE: Use UW’s Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rates
As set out in the UW’s Guidance on Federal Administration Research Policy, please use UW’s federally negotiated indirect cost rates until further notice.
NIH: Delays Implementation of Common Forms
NIH is postponing the May 25, 2025 implementation of the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch Common Form and the Current and Pending (Other) Support.
NIH Executive Level II Salary Cap for 2025
NIH released notice of the increase in the Executive Level II Salary Cap on April 3rd (NOT-OD-25-085
Fiscal Year 2026 Estimated Benefit Rates Available
Preliminary Fringe Benefit Rates for fiscal year 2026 are available in SAGE, as well as in the Fringe Benefit Rates table.
Extensions, Renewals, and Terminations on Federal Awards
As you are aware, the challenges for federally funded research at universities continue. Because of substantial staffing and policy changes in federal agencies, actions related to current awards, renewals and new awards are delayed. Virtually all agencies are affected one way or another.
Review steps required for the following scenarios:
Update to GCA’s Urgent Request Process
Updated Advance Spend Policy
With the increasing uncertainty about federal funding, normal processes for advance spending on research cannot be sustained. Two weeks ago, a pause on issuing new Advance Spend began.
NIH: Use ASSIST FORMS-H for Fellowship Applications - April 8 & May 7 Due Dates
Those applying to a Parent Fellowship opportunity for the April 8 or May 7, 2025 standard du
Now Available - Enhanced Invoice Tracking in the Grant Manager Dashboard
A new version of the Grant Manager Dashboard is now available, which improves visibility into outstanding invoices for all grants, but especially those in Closeout in Progress or Expired status. These enhancements highlight invoices that require attention and help Grant Managers take timely action, ensuring compliance and preventing delays.