Updates and information from UND's Division of Research & Economic Development.
As you may have seen, OMB has released an updated Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. COGR, AAU, and APLU have jointly developed OMB Proposed Rule on Uniform Guidance: Immediate Considerations for Research Institutions. This high-level brief highlights five key issues UND is considering now as we evaluate the proposal, outlining several areas that may have significant implications for […]
In accordance with Grant Information Circular 26‑02, Research Security Training Requirements, all covered individuals named on NASA grant and cooperative agreement proposals will be required to attest that they have completed research security training prior to proposal submission beginning August 5, 2026. This attestation will be made by signing a certification included in the NASA […]
Our Award Setup page has been updated! We added an Award Setup Process and Timeline table and information on award negotiations, sub-projects and subrecipients. You may also find Award Management and Award Closeout information on our website. A friendly reminder to prepare or plan accordingly for Fiscal Year End deadlines. Important dates and detailed information […]
In January the Division of Research & Economic Development moved its offices from the Tech Accelerator to the UND Core Technology Services building. Below are RSPD and GCA’s new addresses: Research & Sponsored Program Development (RSPD) UND Core Technology Services 4349 James Ray Drive Stop 8367 Grand Forks, ND 58202-8367 Grants & Contracts Accounting (GCA) […]
Effective February 25th, 2026, investigators, individuals, and their institutions who access data from an NIH Controlled-Access Data Repository (CADR) must adhere to security standards outlined in the NIH Security Best Practices for Users of Controlled-Access Data. This requires enhanced security requirements for accessing, handling, and storing controlled-access data. Specifically, protecting the data in accordance with […]
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The salary of all grant-funded employees is determined in accordance with UND policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing recruitment, hiring, and the terms and conditions of employment. When budgeting for a new position in a grant or contract proposal, you must consult with your divisional HR partner to develop […]
Transaction Monitoring Transaction monitoring occurs throughout the post award lifecycle, as part of the financial management of an award. Grants & Contracts Accounting (GCA) is implementing a new process to monitor transactions based on a standard list of accounting codes that are deemed higher risk due to prior approval requirements by federal agencies. Expenses charged […]
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RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING – REMINDER For those researchers working under federal funding, please remember to complete your CITI Research Security Training. This is a new compliance requirement for institutions and researchers receiving federal funding. UND is utilizing the NSF SECURE Center developed, consolidated Research Security Training (RST) module, hosted by CITI: Research Security Training (Combined). Per […]
2 CFR 200.431 Compensation- fringe benefits. Section (b)(3)(i) has been revised and no longer allows Leave payments to be charged to sponsored awards. The provision reads as follows: When a recipient or subrecipient uses the cash basis of accounting, the cost of leave is recognized in the period that the leave is taken and paid […]
On 7/17/2025, NIH released Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications NOT-OD-25-132. This new policy is effective for all applications submitted on or after September 25, 2025: NIH will not consider applications that are either substantially developed by AI, or contain sections substantially developed by AI. If the detection of AI is identified post award, […]