1. Office of Sponsored Projects Updates OSP Roundtable February 7, 2012 Campus 1

2. 2012 NIH Regional Seminars “The NIH Regional Seminars are intended for those new to the grants process, including sponsored project officers and departmental administrators, investigators, faculty, graduate students, etc. However, it is also an opportunity for those with more experience to obtain updates on grants policies and procedures. These seminars are expected to draw approximately 500-600 attendees, providing extended opportunities for sharing and learning from peers as well as NIH experts. Due to the popularity of these seminars, early registration is highly recommended. Space is limited.” o April 16-18, 2012 Indianapolis, Indiana o June 20-22, 2012, Washington, DC ttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12- 040.html 2

3. NRSA Stipend Levels for FY2012 NIH~ AHRQ~HRSA  Effective October 1, 2011 NEW Stipend Levels  Tuition and Fees, Training Expenses and Institutional Allowance remain unchanged. http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-033.html 3

4. NIH Fiscal Policy for Grant Awards – FY 2012  Non competing award will be issued without cost of living /inflationary adjustments in FY2012.  Inflationary increases for future year commitments discontinued for ALL competing and non competing grant awards issued in FY2012. http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-036.html 4

5. NIH Salary Cap  New NIH salary cap is $179,700  New awards: Executive Level II is effective with an initial Issue Date of 12/23/2011 and beyond.  Non-competing awards with an initial Issue Date of 12/23/2011 and beyond, grantees can rebudget http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-035.html 5