PrintApril 23, 2013
Latest RAS Newsletter Now Available--
April 23 Headlines Include:
Click Here to download April 23 Newsletter as a PDF
Previous newsletters may be found on the Monthly Meetings information page.
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March 6, 2013
Sequestration Website
The Society of Research Administrators (SRA) has a Sequestration Resource Center which they'll be keeping updated with the latest news.
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December 4, 2012
Office for Sponsored Programs Annual Report Published
Cathy Breen, Director of Harvard's Office for Sponsored Programs, has announced the publication of the FY12 Annual Report, which can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Also, in keeping with OSP's broader communications and social media efforts this year, OSP has launched a Facebook page. Please “like” the page to stay informed on useful news and information, which may be accessed by clicking HERE, as well as through the OSP website.
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June 25, 2012
FY2013 Stipendee Post Doc Fringe Rates
The benefit assessment rate for stipendee postdocs (object code 6450) on federal training grants for FY13 is $885/month (FY12 rate was $843/mo.) As you may already know, stipendee postdocs are supported by training or fellowship awards (e.g. NIH NRSAs). For more information, please download the FY13 Rate Breakdown for Stipendee Postdocs, consult the RAS webpage on Research Appointment Guidelines, and/or contact Kara Colannino.
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May 29, 2012
FY 13 and Beyond Fringe Rates Now In Effect
New University Area fringe rates for FY13 and beyond have been released and can be found on:
- FAS Dean’s Approval Form: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~research/approvals/cvrsht.html
- RAS Fringe and Vacation Assessment Page: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~research/policy/fringe.html
- OSP website at: http://osp.fad.harvard.edu/content/fringe-benefits-rates
- FAS Current Budget Template , downloadable at: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~research/training/documents/Current_Budget_Template.xls
FAS Budget preparation questions may be addressed to Pamela Baker-Webber at bakerwebber@fas.harvard.edu or the OSP contact for your department or center. (http://osp.fad.harvard.edu/content/contact-osp)
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February 27, 2012
Managing Your Research Revised Edition Available
The revised 2nd edition of Managing your Research is now available for download. Alternatively, bound copies can be purchased through the Harvard Bookstore. Questions and comments about the updated edition can be mailed to research@fas.harvard.edu.
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November 23, 2011
NSF Data Management Plan Guidance
For updated advice and guidance on what to include in the NSF-required Data Management Plan, including directorate-specific guidance, please click here.
