[Research] Revised Facilities & Administrative Cost Rate Agreement (including revised Fringe Benefit Rates for FY25) and More!

Wed Apr 24 11:07:44 PDT 2024

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*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Please be advised that UC Riverside has a new Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Cost Rates Agreement from the Department of Health and Human Services, dated 4/9/2024.  This new agreement<https://research.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/ucr.7011.ra_.2023.pdf>, which replaces DHHS F&A Rate Agreement dated 7/7/2023, establishes the:

(i)               indirect cost rates that are to be used on grants, contracts and other agreements for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028; and

(ii)             fringe benefits rates that are to be used on grants, contracts and other agreements for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

Note:  The indirect cost rates (aka F&A rates) did not change from those established in the previous agreement; rather, the same F&A cost rates have been approved for continued use through FY28.  That said, some of the fringe benefit rates have changed for FY25 and are reflected on page 2 of the new agreement<https://research.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/ucr.7011.ra_.2023.pdf>.

A copy of the new DHHS Facilities Administrative Cost Rates Agreement, dated 4/9/2024, has been posted to the Sponsored Programs webpage<https://research.ucr.edu/spa/lifecycle/proposalpreparation/rates> and has been implemented in the proposal development module within Kuali Research.  The Benefits<https://research.ucr.edu/spa/lifecycle/proposalpreparation/benefits> webpage on the Sponsored Programs website has also been updated to reflect the new Composite Benefits Rates, and such benefit rates have been configured in the proposal development module within Kuali Research.

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The U.S National Science Foundation (NSF) is Seeking Nominations
for the 2024 National Medal of Science (NMS)

The NMS is the highest recognition for scientists and engineers, bestowed by the President of the United States.

The presidential award is given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation. These broad areas include such disciplines as astronomy, chemistry, computer and information science and engineering, geoscience, materials research, and research on STEM education.

You can nominate a candidate for the NMS by submitting the online nomination form<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaG9ub3JhcnktYXdhcmRzLm5zZi5nb3YvP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA0MjMuOTM3NzYzNjEifQ.ANA7Tw8LPSLIDfVjPqpadrNNsZThex4yNvrKxhwjgio/s/381559306/br/241232044983-l> and letters of support.

Submit your nomination before midnight EDT on May 3. Nominations are encouraged across the science and engineering community inclusive of individuals from the broad range of geographic, institutional, and demographic diversities represented by our Nation.

For more information and to view a recorded webinar about the nomination process, visit the NMS webpage<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbmV3Lm5zZi5nb3Yvb2QvaG9ub3JhcnktYXdhcmRzL25hdGlvbmFsLW1lZGFsLW9mLXNjaWVuY2U_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDQyMy45Mzc3NjM2MSJ9.q8qgpNsQTlS9rLUjpUvEVdOb3oR5WKi9RjQUTxvxlpE/s/381559306/br/241232044983-l> on the NSF website.

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UCR Center for Cannabinoid Research to Host the Inaugural UC-Systemwide Symposium

The symposium will include a series of talks from leaders in cannabinoid research in the UC system, poster sessions for trainees and others, as well as a panel to discuss opportunities for our collective cannabinoid scientific research to improve community health.

This event is FREE and open to the public! Registration is strongly encouraged. Registration<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9X3tiN2MjtAIzUW__;!!OLyWHuc!X0X9zi416NTBYjZ5RCPXW074h_kgJ5PILyP3suASn4L4PES7Jt7csd8Y7IcKvH5zqijmeR5UnnXNBnWhqR9Gm_VothCUUakK_Gwi$> is available at this link and at the QR code above. Poster abstracts can also be submitted through this link. Please share this announcement with your labs and colleagues.

Symposium Program is as follows:

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To learn more about the Center for Cannabinoid Research and the inaugural UCRCCR symposium, please visit https://cannabinoid.ucr.edu/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cannabinoid.ucr.edu/__;!!OLyWHuc!X0X9zi416NTBYjZ5RCPXW074h_kgJ5PILyP3suASn4L4PES7Jt7csd8Y7IcKvH5zqijmeR5UnnXNBnWhqR9Gm_VothCUUWgJ6PtM$>

IMPACT23 – Weekly Office Hours: Kuali Sponsored Programs

Different Day, Same Hour

Please be advised that the weekly Office Hours for Kuali Sponsored Programs has moved to Thursday’s from 9 – 10am.

We hope to see you there!

Please visit https://impact23.ucr.edu/impact23-calendar for the listing of all Impact23 Office Hours, including links to copy a ZOOM meeting to your calendar.

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