Hanover Grants Webinar: Building Grantseeking Capacity and Culture

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Organizations striving to grow their funding portfolios inevitably face critical questions about how to strategically build the infrastructure required to seek, manage, and sustain grant funding over time. This webinar will explore comprehensive best practices and key considerations for developing this capacity — whether you are in the early stages of establishing a grants function or looking for proven strategies to strengthen and expand your existing efforts. Participants will gain actionable insights to help position their organizations for long-term success in a competitive funding environment.

GW Privacy Office Webinar: The Fine Print Matters: Privacy & Third-Party Data Sharing

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The university often relies on third party providers for certain services, that may include, but are not limited to: student information systems; instructional improvement systems; online education programs or apps etc. These services are procured through contracts or formal written agreements, between the university and the third party providers. In some cases, transfers of university data (e.g. some personally identifiable information of GW community members) to third party providers are needed, in order to deliver the contracted services. In this webinar, addressed to GW staff and faculty, we will review privacy considerations and implications associated with transferring university data to third party providers.

NYU Research Administration Demonstration (RAD) Webinar: Service Centers- The What, the How, and the Why Now?

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

This session will provide an introduction to service centers, including when to establish a service center, guidelines for developing compliant rates, and an overview of important financial controls. The session will also discuss why service centers are a major focus in the current environment and will provide discussion for what you can do right now to better prepare for an expanded role for service centers in the future. 

Note: The button below contains the Zoom join link for the NYU RAD Session and will open the meeting. It is not a registration link. Only click on the link when you are ready to join the meeting at the appropriate meeting time.   

New! CITI Webinar: Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards- A Guide for Faculty

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

This webinar is designed for new and early-career principal investigators and faculty who are managing sponsored research. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with managing federal and other sponsored awards, including understanding your award, monitoring budgets, and ensuring costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable. The webinar provides practical strategies for monthly financial oversight and highlights common pitfalls that can trigger audit findings. The webinar includes usable tips and techniques to help manage grants effectively, avoid compliance issues, and support the long-term success of research programs. 

Baylor College of Medicine Fall Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) Exam Study Group

Beginning Wednesday, June 3rd, and Continuing Weekly | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

If you are interested in the Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) exam, the Baylor College of Medicine CFRA Study Group will begin on June 3rd. The study group was formed to help individuals study and prepare for the CFRA certification exam by covering the Body of Knowledge provided by RACC. The CFRA study group provides a collaborative learning environment where participants can share knowledge, ask questions, and exchange resources. It includes interactive study sessions with presentations each week on topics from the CFRA Body of Knowledge, practice exams, and expert guidance from experienced CFRA certified professionals.  

GW Staff Council: Employee Resource Groups

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This month, Staff Council launched Employee Resource Groups to promote connection, community, and support among GW staff. An ERG is a voluntary, employee-led group designed to foster an inclusive workplace aligned with our organization’s values. ERGs typically provide space for connection, support, professional development, and advocacy, while also helping the organization better understand and support its employees. There are a number of ERGs to choose from at GW, and the Remote Staff ERG would like to extend an invitation to any interested members of CRAG that work remotely. Our next meeting is on June 11 at 2pm EST. Fill out the Interest Form to be added to the invite list!

Important Update: Fly America Act Exception Form

GW’s Fly America Act guidance and Exception Form have been updated.

Other Support and Research Security Training Requirements

GW investigators on federal funded projects identified as covered individuals are required to complete other support and research security training to comply with federal agencies' implementation of research security requirements (including other support training) stemming from NSPM-33 and the CHIPS & Science Act (2022). Per GW Guidance, GW investigators should fulfill these training requirements prior to proposal submission using the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) "Research Security Training (Combined)" module. (Those who have completed the full Research Security module do not need to further complete the Combined module). To ensure compliance with sponsor-specific requirements in time for proposal submission, Principal Investigators are expected to identify and direct all individuals who will participate and/or have participated on the project to complete the required training. To avoid delays in proposal submission and/or award acceptance, personnel are encouraged to complete their training as early as possible. Please note that the Research Security training is valid only if taken within 12 months of the proposal submission date.  Additional details can be found on the Office of Research Integrity & Compliance (ORIC) website.

Coming August 5, 2026: NASA Requirements for Research Security Training and Use of Common Forms

On February 5, 2026, NASA Grants Policy and Compliance released a Grant Information Circular (GIC) 26-02 on NASA Research Security Training Requirements. In short, GIC 26-02 states that starting August 5, 2026, “covered individuals” on federal financial assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements applicants/recipients), must certify to NASA they have taken research security training prior to submission of proposals. This training requirement and certification does not apply to civil servants and contractors who propose to or are funded by NASA.

Potential proposers for NASA financial assistance funding are encouraged to take the training (see second bullet point below) well in advance of the NASA proposal due date.

Questions may be directed to: hq-dl-grants-policy-compliance@mail.nasa.gov and hq-researchsecurity@mail.nasa.gov.

New! NIH Rescinds the New Threshold for Subawards and the 15% De Minimis Rate

On April 20, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notice NOT-OD-26-72 rescinds two important flexibilities allowed in the 2024 Uniform Guidance revisions. The flexibilities were effective for awards starting on or after October 1, 2024; and were effectively implemented by NIH on October 1, 2024 (NOT-OD-25-059). The subaward threshold up to $50,000 is reverting back to $25,000. The 15% de minimis rate is reverting back to 10%. This blog post by Attain Partners discusses these changes. 

Update of NIH Late Application Submission Policy and End of Continuous Submission

On March 31st, the NIH released Guide Notice NOT-OD-26-064 announcing an updated policy for late submission of competitive applications. Be sure to review the entire Guide Notice for complete information about the below changes.

End of Continuous Submission

Due to submission delays leading to inefficiencies in application referral and peer review, NIH is ending the Continuous Submission Policy and updating the Late Application Submission Policy to designate participation in a recent review or advisory group meeting as an acceptable reason for late submission. NIH will accept Continuous Submission applications through August 10, 2026 (the end of the continuous submission receipt period for the June/July standard due dates) for assignment to January 2027 Council. 

Late Application Submission Policy

The updated NIH Late Application Submission Policy applies to applications due on or after May 25, 2026 and allows late submissions only in limited, case-by-case circumstances. Late applications must be submitted within two calendar weeks of the due date, result from documented extenuating circumstances affecting a listed PD/PI, and be submitted to a funding opportunity that permits late applications. Fellowships, Small Business awards, certain international programs, and any opportunity that explicitly prohibits late submissions are not eligible. Applications may also be submitted within the late application period, if within four calendar weeks before or after the due date, any PD/PI named on the application participates in an NIH peer review study section or special emphasis panel, an NIH Board of Scientific Counselors, Program Advisory Committee, or an NIH Advisory Board or Council. 
This specific review service is the only pre-authorized reason for a late submission (i.e., automatically accepted once review service information provided in the cover letter is confirmed).

NIH to Require Prior Approval for Changes to Domestic Subawards

On March 25th, the NIH released Guide Notice NOT-OD-26-062 announcing updates to the NIH requirements for obtaining prior approval for changes to domestic subawards on all NIH grants and cooperative agreements. Effective June 1, 2026, all prime recipients are required to obtain NIH prior approval when adding a new domestic subaward to a project post-award, when the arrangement was not originally a part of the peer-reviewed and approved application. The new prior approval requirement is intended to ensure that NIH is aware of all subaward activities for each NIH project, so that NIH can monitor the prime recipient and ensure compliance with subaward monitoring and reporting requirements. Requests must be submitted in the eRA Commons Prior Approval Module using the “Other Request” type.

Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan

NIH has released Guide Notice NOT-OD-26-046 which is intended to update Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan elements to clarify common areas of confusion in the research community while streamlining and simplifying DMS Plans. NIH states that DMS Plans should include only the elements indicated in the Guide Notice. An updated DMS Plan Format page will be made available upon receipt of OMB clearance. A draft can be viewed here: Data Management and Sharing Plan Format Page. Effective for applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026, applicants and recipients are required to utilize the new, simpler format. NIH is implementing this updated format page as a pilot and will evaluate the need for additional updates over the next year.

New PF5 NOFO for NIH Application Structure for NIH-Funded International Collaborations

On January 20, 2026, NIH released PA-26-002,a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the PF5 Collaborative International Research Project, implementing a new application and award structure for applications that request funding for foreign component organizations. For reference, see Guide Notice NOT-OD-25-155, background, second paragraph (September 12, 2025). This opportunity specifically implements an award structure to support NIH-funded international collaborations of prime domestic awards with independent foreign awards that are linked to the prime. This structure provides NIH with oversight capacity for international collaborations, and allows NIH to track international funding, as identified in NOT-OD-25-104. The PF5 NOFO should not be used for foreign consultants, purchasing unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors, foreign collaborations that do not involve NIH funding, or any other foreign component that would not result in a foreign subaward. NIH provided additional details in the FAQs for PF5 application preparation and submission.

Updated! NIH’s Implementation of Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2026

NIH has implemented the Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for applications with due dates and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR) submissions on or after January 25, 2026. SciENcv has been updated with the NIH Biographical Sketch Common Form and the NIH Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form. Both NIH Common Forms are available under the dropdown menu for "Document Type" when creating a new document in SciENcv.

Update: Currently, SciENcv provides system warnings for applications containing the NIH Biosketch and NIH Other Support format pages, or non-compliant Common Forms. Beginning May 8, 2026, the system will reject any submission not using compliant Common Forms. A FAQ is available on the NIH website, which is updated frequently with new information on the implementation.

NIH Policy Notice: Implementation of Research Security Training Requirement for Covered Individuals 

NIH has issued guide notice NOT-OD-26-017 which announces implementation of the requirement for all covered individuals (defined by NIH as Senior/Key Personnel) to certify that they have completed research security training within 12 months of the date of application submission. NIH will collect the individual’s certification at the time of the application submission, through the Biographical Sketch in SciENcv. The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) is required to complete an institutional certification that each covered individual on the application has completed the research security training prior to application submission. Completion of research security training for senior/key personnel, individual and institutional certifications will be effective for NIH applications submitted for due dates on or after May 25, 2026. GW researchers may review the Research Security Training page for guidance on how to complete this requirement.  

Most OSP Resources are located on the Education and Training SharePoint site. To access the site, you will need to use your GW Single Sign On credentials. If you need any assistance finding a resource, or require help to access the Education and Training SharePoint site, please contact OSP_EandT@gwu.edu.