Introduction to Time and Effort Reporting Live event date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – TEAMS Join SPA for an overview
Read moreNew F&A Rates for NIU Sponsored Programs
The federal government recently approved new F&A (also known as indirect cost) rates for federal sponsored programs at Northern Illinois University. Sponsored Programs (SPA) will
Read moreIllinois Minimum Wage Update
The Illinois minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2024. Principal Investigators will want to keep these new rates in mind when planning and managing
Read moreSPA FY 2023 Annual Report
SPA is pleased to release this year’s Annual Report offering an in-depth look at sponsored funding activity for the past year. In Fiscal Year 2023,
Read moreNew FY 24 Fringe Benefit Rates
On July 1, 2023, the State of Illinois updated the fringe benefit rates for grants and contracts. SPA will use these rates in proposal budgets
Read moreNew Proposal Notification Process and Deadline Policy
New Proposal Notification Process Principal Investigators planning to submit a proposal for external funding will now need to notify SPA of their submission by completing
Read moreFAQs Proposal Preparation and Award Administration NSF
NSF has issued revised Frequently Asked Questions On Proposal Preparation and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) to clarify important changes that were
Read moreGrant Time and Effort Reporting Reminder
In early May Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) will be distributing Effort Statements (aka Time & Effort Reports, Effort Certification) for the period July 1, 2022,
Read moreNSF Virtual Grants Conference June 5-8, 2023
The National Science Foundation (NSF) will be hosting a free virtual event, (2023 Spring NSF Virtual Grants Conference) for anyone new to NSF looking to
Read moreNSF FAQs Safe and Inclusive Work Environments BIO/GEO Pilot
On 3/27/2023 NSF released Frequently Asked Questions clarifying expectations when a solicitation requires submission of a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment (SAI) Plan. Currently, several
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