New research security training requirements will take effect this fall for federally funded “covered individuals.” We ask that you pay special attention to the new requirements for proposals and awards for NSF and DOE (for now – other agencies likely to follow), as outlined in Ian Waitz’s communication to faculty and researchers.
Beginning Monday, September 15th, invoices approved at the DLCI level by the PI will move directly to accounts payable for issuance of payment, without an additional review by RAS.
As announced on May 20, 2025, the Summer Session App is now available. Policy details and additional information can be found at Guidelines for Charging Faculty Summer Salary on our website, and the director of administration and finance (DAF) from your DLCI will reach out on next steps.
MIT’s indirect cost rates have been updated as a result of our routine, yearly negotiations with the federal government. Due to new complexity in the rate structure, a detailed FAQ provides additional guidance.
With an increase in PIs encouraging postdocs to apply for fellowships, research administrators should ensure adequate planning for postdoc salary, health insurance, and benefits beginning at the proposal stage. Learn more about these considerations, and specific guidance for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships.
The Executive Level II salary cap previously set at $221,900 increased to $225,700 effective January 1, 2025. Institutions can re-budget, where appropriate, salaries at the Executive Level II level on existing awards.
Starting in the spring 2025 term, research assistant (RA) tuition is no longer calculated on a daily basis. Tuition will post monthly throughout the term, following the registrar's proration schedule, rather than as a lump sum at the beginning of the term.
NIH is postponing its adoption of the Biographical Sketch Common Form and the Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form. Until new implementation details are announced, use current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.
For the April 8 NRSA Fellowship deadline, applicants should use the FORMS-H package in their application. Upcoming non-parent fellowship opportunities should use FORMS-I.
On January 24, 2025, Department of Energy Office of Science (SC) issued Amendment 00001 to the FY2025 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program DE-FOA-0003432.
