Consistent reporting of lab incidents is not only required as part of the NIH guidelines and University of Minnesota policies. It’s also a critical part of the overall research process.

Beginning March 7, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration will require new language in all consent forms for drug or device clinical trials that are initiated on or after that date.

The Office of Management and Budget has released guidance to federal agencies on accelerating the spending of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The University of Minnesota has identified 31 ARRA-funded projects that are most likely to be impacted by the policy.

Sponsored Projects Administration is pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a new four-year F&A rate agreement, dated Dec. 8, 2011, with its federal cognizant agency.