New Resource: Appeal Process for Terminations
Researchers at UVA and institutions around the country have received notices of termination from federal funding agencies.
NIH to Reduce the Use of Animals in NIH-Funded Research
In a recent news release, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new initiative to reduce the use of animals in NIH-funded research and prioritize human-based research models.
NIH Rejecting Proposals over Requirements for International Activities and Collaboration
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has rejected several recent UVA proposals for failing to meet application requirements related to activities conducted outside of the United States or projects involving international collaboration.
FYI: DOD IDC Rate Only Applies in Specific Context
A recent announcement of UVA's new federally nego
NIH Announces New Civil Rights Term and Condition
On April 21, 2025, the National Institutes for Health (NIH) released a notice announcing a new Civil Rights term and condition that "modifies current terms and conditions for all NIH grants, cooperative agreements, and other transaction (OT) awards" and "applies pr
NIH Notice: Salary Cap for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
On April 3, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Released NOT-OD-25-085 to provide information about the NIH salary cap on grants and cooperative agreements. As of January 1, 2025, salary is limited to $225,700.
UPDATE: ResearchUVA Warning for Entity Research Security Review
The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 aims to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, support national and economic security, and strengthen the domestic supply chain.
UVA Websites for Federal Information and Updates
Since the January inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, sponsoring agencies within the federal government have implemented changes, causing confusion and uncertainty about the future of research funding in higher education.
What is F&A?
With the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates and recent discussion around NIH's proposed 15% indirect cost funding cap, it is vital for people to understand what Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs cover and how it undergirds and supports the research enterprise.
Federal Grant Systems Updates: Automatic NCE Approvals in NIH's eRA Commons
The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) eRA Commons is not currently permitting automatic approval of first-time no-cost extension (NCE) requests; however, we can still request NCEs via the Prior Approval module.