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 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 released notice of the increase in the Executive Level II Salary Cap on April 3^rd (NOT-OD-25-085

Preliminary Fringe Benefit Rates for fiscal year 2026 are available in SAGE, as well as in the Fringe Benefit Rates table. 

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: 

GCA has updated our Urgent Request process to comply with the updated guidance on 

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.

Those applying to a Parent Fellowship opportunity for the April 8 or May 7, 2025 standard du

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.