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NSF Implementation of Standard 15% Indirect Cost Rate
Effective May 5, 2025, NSF will apply a standard indirect cost rate not to exceed 15% to all new grants and cooperative agreements awarded to Institutes of Higher Education for which indirect costs are allowable. Follow the link for more information on Penn's response to NSF's policy announcement.
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Research Security Training
Federal research sponsors are, or soon will be, requiring Research Security Training for “covered individuals.” For example, the Department of Energy is now requiring the training at time of proposal for some funding opportunities, and NSF will begin requiring this training effective May 1, 2025. PIs, Co-PIs, senior/key personnel, or other project personnel identified in the request for proposals, notice of funding opportunity, or award terms and conditions must complete Research Security Training.