Division of Research
Advisory Updates
From the Office of the President
Brown’s response to the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Following the federal government's request for Brown to consider its “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," President Paxson shared a message with the campus community to convey the University’s response declining participation in the Compact.
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From the Division of Research
NIH No Cost Extension update
A message from Director, University Pre-Award Services Katie Fleck via the Brown Bag Listserv on Aug. 12, 2025.
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From the Office of the President
Brown and U.S. government reach agreement
Brown has reached an agreement with the government to restore funding for the University's federally sponsored medical and health sciences research and to resolve three open reviews by federal agencies assessing Brown’s compliance with federal nondiscrimination obligations.
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Legal action aims to block funding limits that would jeopardize Brown’s work to support national security and American scientific innovation through research in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry.
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From the Division of Research
New June 2025 required annual MFTRP certification in Research.gov
A message from VP Research Greg Hirth and AVP Research Marty Scholtz to PIs and Co-PIs. OSP presented the topic at the June 6 Brown Bag and will send to the Brown Bag Listserv.
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From the Division of Research
NIH guidance for proposals with foreign subawards
A message from Director, University Pre-Award Services Katie Fleck via the Brown Bag Listserv on June 5, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
Advancing Research: A DoR Summer Update
A message from Vice President for Research Greg Hirth, originally sent to the Brown community via Today@Brown on June 5, 2025, regarding a series of events and resources available to support research faculty over the coming months.
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From the Division of Research
University certifications and assurances required by federal sponsors
From the Division of Research
Additional information regarding Guide Notice and foreign subawards
From the Division of Research
NCE change for NIH
A message from Director, University Pre-Award Services Katie Fleck via the Brown Bag Listserv on May 7, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
New lawsuit to block NSF cap
A message from Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Vice President for Research Greg Hirth, regarding a lawsuit Brown has joined related to the NSF cap, sent to the Brown community on May 7, 2025.
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Legal action aims to block funding cuts that would jeopardize Brown’s leading-edge research in areas including quantum computing, machine learning, advanced engineering materials and biomechanics.
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From the Division of Research
NIH guide notice clarification
A message from Director, University Pre-Award Services Katie Fleck via the Brown Bag Listserv on May 6, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
NIH awards update
A message from Provost Francis J. Doyle III, Vice President for Research Greg Hirth, and Deputy Vice President for Research Marty Scholtz sent to PIs with active NIH awards on April 23, 2025.
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From the Office of the President
Brown joins suit challenging Dept. of Energy cap
A message from President Christina Paxson and Provost Francis J. Doyle III sent to the Brown community on April 15, 2025.
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Legal action aims to block funding cuts that would jeopardize Brown’s leading-edge research in semiconductor materials, scientific computing and research that is advancing U.S. security and technology.
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From the Office of the Provost
Responding to questions about government actions
A message from Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Executive Vice President Russell Carey sent to the Brown community on March 31, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
Ongoing support for Research at Brown
A message from Vice President for Research Greg Hirth, originally sent to the Brown community via Today@Brown on March 24, 2025, regarding a series of events in support of faculty's research funding needs amid the evolving landscape for federal funding.
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From the Office of the President
Update on navigating federal government actions
A message from President Christina H. Paxson sent to the Brown community on March 5, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
Navigating Federal Funding in 2025: Insights from McAllister & Quinn
The session will take place on Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. via zoom.
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From the Office of the Provost
Town halls on recent federal actions
A message from Provost Francis J. Doyle III and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Sarah Latham sent to the Brown community on Feb. 21, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
NSF reports and no cost extensions
A message from Senior Director, Sponsored Projects Patrice Carroll on NSF reports and no cost extensions sent via the Brown Bag listserv on Feb. 21, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
NIH F&A reduction: Proposal development guidance
A message sent via the Brown Bag listserv on Feb. 11, 2025.
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From the Office of the Provost
Brown is plaintiff in new suit to halt NIH cap
A message from Provost Francis J. Doyle III sent to the Brown community.
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From the Office of the President
Brown legal filings on NIH & other agency funding
A message from President Christina H. Paxson and Provost Francis J. Doyle III sent to the Brown community.
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From the Division of Research
Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs of research — COGR
This document has been prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to enhance transparency, build public trust, and dispel misconceptions about how F&A funds are used.
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From the Division of Research
Federal notice regarding NIH overhead rate
A message from Vice President for Research Greg Hirth sent to all graduate students, medical students, faculty and staff via Today@Brown on Sunday, Feb. 9.
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Two declarations from the University’s vice president for research outline impacts to research that benefits Rhode Island and the nation, should reductions in indirect costs rates or a federal pause on financial assistance take effect.
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From the Division of Research
Federal administration transition - Proposals and awards update
A message from Director, University Pre-Award Services Katie Fleck sent via the Brown Bag listserv on Jan. 29, 2025.
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From the Division of Research
Guidance for Faculty PIs regarding federal directives
Guidance from the Division of Research for Faculty PIs regarding recent federal directives.
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From the Office of the President
Assessing federal government actions
A message from President Christina Paxson sent to the Brown community on Jan. 28, 2025.
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From the OIT Service Center
New MFA requirements for accessing Research.gov
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has recently been made aware of a late-breaking change that will affect the use of U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and Research.gov websites.
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From the Division of Research
SciENcv Required for NSF Biosketches and Current & Pending Documents after October 23, 2023
As required by NSF's PAPPG 23-1, Biosketches and Current & Pending documents submitted on or after October 23, 2023 must be created using SciENcv.
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From the Division of Research
NSF Safe and Inclusive Working Environments Plan for Off-Campus or Off-Site Research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) updated its Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) to incorporate Safe and Inclusive Working Environments for Off-Campus or Off-Site Research.
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