The NCURA 51st Annual Meeting is where faculty and staff, who are involved in research administration come to meet and share real-world experiences of pre and post-award administration as it affects institutions (higher-education, scientific, foundations, and governmental bodies) who are involved in research, service, and project activities.

NIH AREA Program Announcement Extended:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has confirmed that it will extend the parent R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) program announcement (which expired in January) until January 8, 2010. A new R15 parent announcement will be published later this year.
Applicants should note three immediate changes: beginning with the October 25, [...]

ARRA Federal Reporting:
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, a new federal website, http://www.FederalReporting.gov, has been established to collect and submit data on a quarterly basis for grants, loans, and contracts made under Section 1512 of the Recovery Act. This website provides a mechanism for submitting these required data.
Through FederalReporting.gov, [...]

In todays news, Missouri State University was one of 26 awardees under the Department of Education’s Emergency Management for Higher Education program. The $469,515 grant will allow the university to create a comprehensive emergency management plan to prepare the community not just for societal emergencies, but for Springfield’s extreme weather as well.
Also. the Office of [...]

On Tuesday, August 18th at 8:00 am, the New Faculty Orientation will be held in the Plaster Student Union, Room 400 (Union Club).
As always, the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) will have a resource table with a display board showcasing the service work of the office and how we support faculty in research, service [...]

This post seeks to highlight various news and updates relevant to the sponsored programs and research community at Missouri State University.
ARRA Quarterly report:
As part of the federal requirements for all institutions receiving or have received money as a result of the recovery stimulus program, recipients are expected to make available quarterkly reports due ocotober 10, [...]