The Research and Sponsored Programs Office (RSP) is offering free logins for three federal agency updates that will take place on March 17. Descriptions following.

Registration is required at a non-UW site. To register for the free extra login, you will need a NCURA profile.  If you do not have a profile, go here first https://www.ncura.edu/Login.aspx to create a free non-member profile account.  Then log in using the registration link for the webinar at https://onlinelearning.ncura.edu/products/extra-login-agency-updates-with-omb-nsf-and-nih. When you register you will receive a confirmation email with your own personal webinar link. RSP will post recordings of the webinars on their website once made available.

10:15 – 11:30 AM – OMB Update with Gilbert Tran

Presenter: Gilbert Tran, Senior Policy Analyst, Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget

Description: The Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President’s vision across the Executive Branch. Join us for the latest updates from OMB

1:00 – 2:15 PM – NSF Update with Jean Feldman

Presenter: Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management, National Science Foundation

Description: This session will cover new developments related to proposal and award policy at NSF. NSF staff will provide a comprehensive review of recent policy changes as well as major updates to NSF’s proposal system modernization efforts. Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.

2:45 – 3:45 PM – NIH Update with Michelle Bulls

Presenter: Michelle Bulls, Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, National Institutes of Health

Description:  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Upon completion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about new and existing policies and procedures. Topics include recent & upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and more! Participants will learn about NIH’s budget priorities. Participants will learn about new policies and compliance initiatives. Participants will gain insight into current issues at NIH.