Office of Sponsored Programs
News and Updates
RAPID RESPONSE BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM
This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been canceled by NSF. To be eligible for these $25,000 grants, scholars must: (1) be working on research on STEM and education, and (2) have had a recently terminated or canceled grant from NSF.
https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/rapid-response-bridge-funding-program
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
NEW Annual Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification for PIs/co-PIs
Starting on June 7, 2025, all PIs and co-PIs named on an NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024, must certify annually in Research.gov that they are not party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP). Individuals who are currently a party to a MFTRP are not eligible to serve as senior/key personnel on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024.
What you need to know about completing the required MFTRP certification in Research.gov:
- Impacted PIs and co-PIs will be prompted to complete the MFTRP certification after signing into Research.gov.
- PIs and co-PIs with more than one active award made on or after May 20, 2024, are only required to certify once, annually.
- Once completed, PIs and co-PIs can view their MFTRP certification response under the Academic/Professional Information section of their profile.
- NSF is working to expand the MFTRP annual certification requirement for all senior/key personnel roles at a future date.
If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact researchsecurity@nsf.gov.
April 18, 2025 updates on NSF Priorities:
https://www.nsf.gov/updates-on-priorities
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Weekly Funding Opportunities and Notices
Updated NIH Process for No-Cost Extensions
At this time, ALL requests for no-cost extensions (NCEs) must be submitted as a prior approval request in eRA Commons, for NIH review and approval. Requests for activities that do not align with the NIH mission and agency priorities will not be approved.
Please work with your Grant and Contract Administrator to request a no cost extension.
- Implementation of Revisions to the NIH and AHRQ Fellowship Application and Review
Process
(NOT-OD-24-107, Release Date: April 18, 2024)
- New AHRQ "FORMS-I" Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates on or After January 25, 2025 (NOT-HS-25-006, Release Date: October 24, 2024)
- Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institues of Health
(NOT-OD-24-178, Release Date: September 30, 2024)
- Reminder: Reporting Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan Activities in Research
Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) Submitted on or After October 1, 2024
(NOT-OD-24-175, Release Date: September 23, 2024)