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See Grants.gov Spring 2008 newsletter http://www.grants.gov/assets/GrantSpringNewsletter08.pdf for information on:

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We have heard that there are a number of NIH issues impacting PIs/Departments in regard to timely submission of FSRs, close-outs, carry-overs, and related issues. CALS Research Division would like to try assist you in this regard. If you would please contact Becky Bound in CALS Research Division (rbound@cals.wisc.edu or 265-8443), Becky will work with you and with RSP assist in resolving these matters.

Following are research-related training opportunities. For more information or to register:
http://www.cals.wisc.edu/research/General/training/training.html

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Deadlines are approaching on the following funding opportunities. For more information use the links below or go directly to the funding page on the CALS Research Division website at www.cals.wisc.edu/research/Funding

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Each USDA agency has it’s own separate website with information specific to programs, services, funding opportunities, and other agency information. A brief overview of each agency from USDA’s website http://www.usda.gov and a link to each individual site follows:

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NIH Announces New Centralized Processing Center for Receipt of Grant Closeout Documents and Reminds Grantees of Required Closeout Reports for NIH Assistance Awards (NOT-OD-08-061) — http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-061.html

WISPER — helpful hints (more…)

The Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Development website, www.cals.wisc.edu/gradstudies, now includes a section targeted at funding opportunities for graduate students. Please visit the website and go to “Scholarships and Fellowships” for more information on opportunities available through the UW-Madison, Federal agencies, non-profit agencies, and many others. (more…)

As the effort certification window for the period of July-December 2007 nears its close on April 30th, the University has posted a list of ramifications for faculty and staff who fail to complete ECRT training and effort certification requirements. Partially in response to a large number of uncertified individuals from the first certification period of 2007, which closed on January 30th, consequences for not certifying revolve around refusal by the University to process proposals, execute award agreements, and establish accounts for new or continuing projects. The complete consequences statement can be found at www.rsp.wisc.edu/effort/effortConsequences.html. (more…)

The cost to bind or copy theses is typically not allowable on federally sponsored projects. Many theses copies are made as personal copies for advisors, committee members, the graduate student and their family members. These copies are thus unallowable and should not be charge to a sponsored project. (more…)