The URI Board of Trustees recently approved updates to the Policies on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research on Conflicts of Commitment in Research. The policies were updated to incorporate the new Department of Energy regulations at 2 CFR 910 Subpart C. Notably, researchers must update their significant financial interest and outside activity disclosures within […]
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2027 CBRC Per Diem and Additional Services Rates now available
The URI Service Center Approval Committee recently approved the CBRC Per Diem and Additional Services Rates for 2027. These rates will go into effect on January 1, 2027, while the current rates will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. See the new rates on the CBRC Services and Fees site. Please reach out to ResearchIntegrity@etal.uri.edu with any questions.
Continue reading "2027 CBRC Per Diem and Additional Services Rates now available "New DOE Regulations for Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
New regulations on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment for Investigators receiving, or proposing to receive, funding from the DOE were recently finalized. The regulations may be found at 2 CFR 910 Subpart C and went info effect on August 17, 2026. The disclosure and training requirements differ from the current URI policies. While updates to the URI policies move through the approval […]
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Tip Tuesday: Research Busters!
If there’s something strange in your proposal or award… who ya gonna call? RESEARCH BUSTERS! This Halloween, keep your grants from turning into ghost stories. Use these tools to track down — and bust — the most common research haunts! The Phantom RFP It appears out of nowhere right before the deadline — missing details, attachments, […]
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If you are unsure if a financial interest or outside activity should be disclosed, err on the side of caution and disclose! Please remember that the appearance or existence of a Financial Conflict of Interest or Conflict of Commitment does not imply any wrongdoing, nor does it mean that the investigator must divest financial interest […]
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Kick off FY25-26 with fresh tools, timely reminders, and updated forms from URI OSP It’s #WebsiteWednesday — let’s set you up for success! Form Updates You Need to Know: NIH No-Cost Extension Guidance – May 2025 Domestic Subrecipient Commitment Form Dean’s Pledge Form (Please review the updated instructions) Departing PI Checklist NSF Safe and Inclusive Work Environment […]
Continue reading "FY25-26"TIP TUESDAY – Central Research Administration – Who Does What?
💡Tip Tuesday💡 Office of Sponsored Projects Central Research Administration – Who Does What? Division of Research and Economic Development: Research DevelopmentBefore InfoEd submission — helps you develop a research strategy, find funding, draft competitive grants, and bring together teams across disciplines. Research ConciergesUnsure what you need? We’re here to help! Assists in connecting you with […]
Continue reading "TIP TUESDAY – Central Research Administration – Who Does What?"TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects – Guidance for Establishing Data Use Agreements (DUAs)
Researchers enter into Data Use Agreements (DUAs) to establish the terms of the transfer of data into and out of the institution. Extra protection is needed for some types of data, such as data from human subjects, data subject to HIPAA or FERPA regulations, and export-controlled data. Refer to the Federal Demonstration Partnership FDP Data Transfer […]
Continue reading "TIP TUESDAY – Office of Sponsored Projects – Guidance for Establishing Data Use Agreements (DUAs)"TIP TUESDAY – OSP – SciENcv: The New Standard for Federal Biosketches
Body: SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) is a federal system designed to help researchers and faculty create and maintain their CVs. It’s a valuable tool for submitting applications to federal agencies like NIH, NSF, and others that require biosketches or similar documents. Whether you’re applying for grants or managing your research portfolio, SciENcv ensures […]
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